Overview
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Offerings
MURDOCH-S2-EXT-2019-2024
MURDOCH-S2-INT-2019-2024
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Learning outcomes
1.
Examine the historical, social, cultural and ethical impacts of texts.
2.
Analyse genres, modes and styles of text to stimulate critical and creative writing.
3.
Evaluate and apply key theoretical approaches and practices that underpin critical reading and writing.
4.
Develop analytical techniques, effective communication skills, and conventions of the discipline to present evidence-based arguments.
Assessments
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Additional information
Unit content:
Students will develop their understanding of:
- How texts construct and deconstruct meaning in historical, social, ethical and cultural contexts.
- Key critical theories and their greater context.
- How to apply literary theory to critical and/or creative writing.