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English prepares students to enter the world of work as a rigorous reader, compelling writer, effective speaker and an engaged, respectful world citizen - all marketable skills of a leader. Students develop a high level of transferable English language skills, along with a thorough understanding of human nature, through the breadth and depth of their reading.
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The major successfully prepares the graduate for a diverse range of careers requiring communication skills, critical thinking and considered analysis.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following five units (75 credit points): | ||
| ENG1140 | Discovering Literature | 15 |
| ENG1050 | Literature and Social Change | 15 |
| ENG1060 | English Grammar for Professionals | 15 |
| ENG2470 | Children, Youth and Global Media | 15 |
| ENG2180 * | Comedy and Tragedy in Drama | 15 |
| PLUS Students must select four units (60 credit points) from the following: | ||
| ENG3050 ^ | Poetry and Passion | 15 |
| ENG3175 ^ | Jane Austen: Past and Present | 15 |
| ENG3140 ^ | From Fiction to Film | 15 |
| ENG3165 ^ | Australian Fiction | 15 |
| ENG3170 ^ | Diverse Voices in Literature | 15 |
| WRT3120 ^ | Biographical and Autobiographical Writing | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following unit (15 credit points): | ||
| BRO1000 | iTalk@ECU: Presentation Skills | 15 |
| PLUS Students must select two units (30 credit points) from the following: | ||
| JOU2111 ^ | Introduction to Journalism | 15 |
| CMM2115 ^ | Cultural Matrix | 15 |
| CMM2124 ^ | Media and Nation | 15 |
| CMM3115 ^ | Global Communications | 15 |
| MST3151 ^ | Media and Identity | 15 |
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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