Understanding Literatures in English

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
LITR 1000
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Course ID
200915
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Humanities
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Julian Murphet
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This introductory survey course introduces students to some of the major forms, genres, and periods of Anglophone literature in context. By closely studying several specimen texts the course will equip students with the basic skills necessary for advanced literary analysis. Fundamental theoretical, technical, and interpretive concepts will be packaged in lively classroom exercises and assessments to advance students’ understanding and appreciation of the tradition of literary expression in English.

  • Introductory
  • Genres Of Intervention
  • Lyric Modes
  • Aspects Of The Novel

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate critical understanding of some of the major forms in English literature
  • Analyse literary forms using accepted technical terms and critical concepts
  • Relate literary forms to social and historical contexts
  • Make informed judgements about the effectiveness and value of literary works
  • Use acquired skills to interpret literary texts

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 23914
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
Class number
Class number 23913
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
Class number
Class number 23912
Section
Section SE03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.28
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.28
Class number
Class number 23911
Section
Section SE04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 102
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 102
Class number
Class number 23910
Section
Section SE05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31

Magill

Class number
Class number 25649
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 16 Mar Monday 9:10am - 10am Magill MyUni, Online
30 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 10am Magill MyUni, Online
11 May - 25 May Monday 9:10am - 10am Magill MyUni, Online
Class number
Class number 25651
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 16 Mar Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
30 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
11 May - 25 May Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
Class number
Class number 25650
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 20 Mar Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
3 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
15 May - 29 May Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 20216
Section
Section 01CW
Size
Size 135
Available
Available 135
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus West ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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