Honours English Research Essay

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
LITR 4001
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Course ID
207533
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course level
4
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course provides an opportunity to undertake advanced-level research in the discipline of English. The aim of the course is to allow students to develop theoretical and methodological skills during an exploration of a specialised theme and to develop high-order research and writing skills appropriate to its study. Topics covered may include advanced research methods, key scholarly approaches to the students' area of literary research and the assumptions that inform them, current approaches to the scholarly essay form.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explore a topic in English Studies through analysis of a range of texts, debates, and critical approaches.
  • Develop and use high order research skills in literary studies.
  • Prepare coherently and logically argued written material demonstrating effective engagement with analytical and methodological approaches to English Studies.
  • Plan, research, complete, and submit a long essay (7,000 words).
  • Prepare and deliver appropriately pitched seminar papers and facilitate group discussion.
  • Collaborate effectively with peers in group discussion of texts, theories, and methodologies.
  • Explore and utilise contemporary digital resources relevant to the preparation and completion of assessment tasks.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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