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English prepares students to enter the world of work as a rigorous reader, a compelling writer, an effective speaker, and an engaged, respectful world citizen - all skills employers seek. Through the breadth and depth of their reading and writing, students develop a high level of transferable English language skills, along with a thorough understanding of human nature.
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The major successfully prepares the graduate for a diverse range of careers requiring communication skills, critical thinking and considered analysis.
Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG1140 | Discovering Literature | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG1060 | English Grammar for Professionals | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG2118 | Literature and Theory | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG2120 | Popular Texts for Young People | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG3165 | Australian Fiction | 15 |
| ENG3140 | From Fiction to Film | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG3160 | Graphic Novels | 15 |
| Select one (1) unit from the following (please note not all units are available every year): | ||
| ENG3050 ^ | Poetry and Passion | 15 |
| ENG3185 ^ | Comedy and Tragedy in Drama | 15 |
| ENG3190 ^ | Social Justice and Children's Literature | 15 |
^ Core Option
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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