LITERYHN06 Literary studies
Faculty of Arts
Literary studies (LITERYHN06) is an area of study worth 48 credit points, listing 5 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 1 course: Bachelor of Arts (Honours).
- Credit points
- 48
- Units
- 5
- Campus
- Clayton
- Offered in
- 1 course
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Overview
Honours studies in this area will advance your knowledge and competencies in the discipline of literary studies.
You are required to complete 48 credit points of study comprising a thesis, a compulsory coursework unit and one elective coursework unit. The coursework units and the thesis topic are chosen in consultation with the honours coordinator.
Availability
Literary studies is listed in A3701 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at Clayton as an honours research area.
Structure
Part A. Research24 credit points
Part B. Coursework24 credit points
Courses that offer it
Notes
Intending honours students
Intending honours students are encouraged to consult as early as possible with the literary studies honours coordinator in planning their major. You should choose units providing you with:
- an understanding of the nature and construction of the discipline, including its historical and contemporary forms
- a familiarity with a range of literary genres across a broad historical and cultural spectrum
- an understanding of contemporary and historical modes of literary and critical theory
In particular, intending honours students who wish to undertake a creative writing thesis are strongly encouraged to complete the following units in their major:
- ATS2279 Introduction to creative writing
- ATS3943 Advanced creative writing
Contacts
- Academic Coordinators
- Dr Sascha Morrell