CWB110 Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies
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| Unit code: | CWB110 |
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| Equivalent(s): | KWB108 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $555 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,912 |
| International unit fee | $4,044 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | CWB110 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | KWB108 |
| Coordinator: | Craig Bolland | c.bolland@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit aims to give you the 'tools' and knowledge to critically analyse and creatively appreciate a range of texts so that you are able to enter into academic or popular discourse with an understanding of important critical concepts. It provides an introduction to key concepts in literary studies. The theories relate to ideas and terminology that you will be expected to become familiar with throughout the course of your study. You are introduced to concepts that form the basis of discussions in a range of academic discourses so that you can engage analytically with texts and their contexts. 'The 'textualisation' of the world has been an important development in twentieth century theory in the West: What are texts' What do they mean' The unit addresses these issues by providing you with an introduction to conceptual frameworks derived from some of the major critical discourses that have impacted on our world.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply reflective techniques and analytical methods in order to understand the widespread and powerful influence of the theoretical frameworks discussed throughout the unit.
- Develop a broad and coherent understanding of some of the major discourses that have contributed to contemporary culture and gain some understanding of the relationship between texts and contexts.
- Respond creatively and/or analytically to a selected range of writerly and readerly concepts.
Content
This unit addresses content such as literary concepts, framings of reading and writing and approaches to literary studies. You will look at questions such as: What is an author' What is a literary critic' through close examination of creative and critical material. Concepts such as commodification, consumption and public and private space will also be addressed.
Learning Approaches
The material is delivered by way of 2 hour structured lectures and 1 hour tutorials that are workshop-oriented. Material that informs the lectures, will be placed online. This material will also be taken up in class discussions. You are expected to engage with your peers in weekly discussions and at a designated point in the semester hand in your workbook based on set questions and tutorial discussions.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during tutorials and discussions throughout the semester. Weight 0%
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You must complete all assessment items in order to demonstrate attainment of all objectives.
Assessment
Overview
Faculty Assessment Information
To access complete Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Canvas site for this unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Exam
(Summative) Take home exam: Short essay response questions regarding specific concepts and approaches. You will be marked on a graded marking scheme.
Assessment: Reflective Journal
Students will answer set questions based on material from lectures, tutorials, and readings and present these answers in a workbook. These questions are meant to stimulate class discussion and personal reflections on tutorial discussions. Students are expected to fully participate in these class discussions throughout the semester. You will be marked on a graded marking scheme.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Essay
(Summative and formative) Cultural/Literary Project: 1500-2000 words. This project can be answered in a creative or academic essay. The project is based on choosing a specific named site and writing about it using selected cultural or literary studies theories. Your tutor must approve your project topic. You will be marked on a graded marking scheme (HD is the highest).
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
There is no set text for this unit.
Recommended References
Leitch, V. B. (Ed.) (2001) The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism, Norton, London.
Murfin, R. and Ray, S. M. (2003) The Bedford Glossary of Critical and Literary Terms, Bedford/St. Martin's, Boston.
Complementary material is available online.
Risk Assessment Statement
All students and staff are required to complete the Tier 1 CIF General Health and Safety Induction for access to campus buildings and facilities. This must be completed online.
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.KK34 Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Relates to: ULO2 - Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and concepts underpinning your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO3 - Demonstrate complex problem solving through iterative experimentation and the creative and critical development of ideas and outcomes.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3 - Communicate independent learning clearly and coherently in diverse modes relevant to your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3 - Discern, critically analyse and synthesise knowledge in complex creative practice settings.
Relates to: ULO2 - Demonstrate respect for cultural and social differences, and work with integrity across creative practice networks.
Relates to: ULO1