ENGL441 Renaissance Matters
Updated: 03 December 2008| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level D - Comp/internet essential | |||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | candidature in a postgraduate award | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | ENGL341 | |||||||||
| Notes | offered in odd numbered years |
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| Combined Units |
ENGL341 - Renaissance Matters |
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| Coordinator(s) | Louise Noble (lnoble2@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit offers an introduction to the rich diversity of early modern English poetry, prose and drama. We will examine a variety of texts in terms of the major literary themes and concerns and the powerful social and political currents within which they were produced. Students have the opportunity to: (1) develop their close reading skills and research and writing skills; (2) acquire expertise in using context as an analytical device; (3) gain an understanding of the unique literary characteristics and cultural significance of these works. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |