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Writing and English Literatures
This major focuses on the study of literature from various periods and literary practice, and the practical application of this study through creative writing. You will develop analytical skills, critical understanding and the ability to create your own pieces of writing. You will also be exposed to a wide range of texts, with an emphasis on critical understanding and the practical formation of writing. This major may be combined with any other approved Arts major. Creative industries such as journalism, publishing, advertising, television and other media want the skills you will acquire in this major such as effective written communication, analytical and critical thinking skills.
Major Study
A major in Writing and English Literatures requires completion of 68 credit points comprised of the subjects listed in the program of study below.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session |
CACW101 | Writing Foundation: Poetic, Dramatic, Narrative | 6 | Autumn |
CACW104 | Text and Context | 6 | Spring |
ENGL229 | The Romantics | 8 | Autumn |
ENGL264 | Modernism | 8 | Autumn |
Plus one of: | |||
CACW201 | Poetic Studio | 6 | Autumn |
CACW202 | Dramatic Studio | 6 | Autumn |
| CACW203 | Narrative Studio | 6 | Spring |
Plus one of: | |||
CACW231 | Writing, Representation and Power | 6 | Autumn |
CACW232 | Writing and Critical Theory | 6 | Spring |
Plus: | |||
CACW301 | Writing Across Borders | 6 | Autumn |
CACW331 | Contemporary Theory and the Practising Writer | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGL312 | Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama | 8 | Spring |
ENGL377 | Social Justice and Children's Literature | 8 | Spring |
Other Information
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