Contemporary Literature: Reading & Writing (ENGL1500)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2021
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
School
Communication & Arts School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
1.5L, 1.5T
Restricted
Course offering will be cancelled unless a minimum of 20 students enrol.
Assessment methods
Tutorial preparation and Participation
Close reading response
Creative writing response
Research Essay Plan
Research Essay
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Anna Johnston
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course introduces students to some of the best contemporary writing in English, from a range of cultures. It complements the focus on classic literature in ENGL1800. You will study a range of genres including the novel, the graphic novel, short fiction, and poetry. In addition to providing a grounding in contemporary literature, this course focuses on what it means to read and write in the twenty-first century.
