175-414 Directed Reading in English Language

Admission to fourth year honours in English language.

This is a special study conducted through extensive reading, decided by the student in conjunction with the supervisor. The subject will enhance the student's powers of independent inquiry, should encourage initiative in self-directed research, and should strengthen the student's capacities in theoretical analysis and argument.

• demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources;

• show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument;

• demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural context through the contextualisation of judgements, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and possibilities and by constructing an argument.

A written project of 5000 words 100% (due at the end of the semester).