ATS1903 Introducing literature: Ways of reading
Faculty of Arts
ATS1903 Introducing literature: Ways of reading is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1903
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After ATS1903
1 unit list ATS1903 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
The unit will introduce students to ways of reading and writing about literature that will equip them for further study of literatures in English, creative writing, and international literatures comparative literary studies. This unit invites students to consider a number of concepts important to the study of literature and cultural movements. Through the close reading of texts from a range of times, places and traditions students are encouraged to understand how the pleasure of reading individual works relates to thinking historically and critically.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Exercise/sAssignment25%
- Essay35%
- Exercise/sAssignment5%
- Take home final assessmentOther35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Enhanced competence in the close reading of literary texts;
- 2
Familiarity with some key critical concepts and movements in literary history;
- 3
Skills in written and oral argument appropriate to the study of literature.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS1903 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sascha Morrell
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sascha Morrell
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1903?
ATS1903 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after ATS1903?
ATS1903 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2279. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is ATS1903 offered?
In 2022, ATS1903 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is ATS1903?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1903 have an exam?
No. ATS1903 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1903?
ATS1903 is part of Literary studies.