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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. English may be combined with a second major in Creative Writing, Script Writing or Journalism for careers in publishing, or with Communications or Creative Industries for careers in either. English also operates in close conjunction with Education programs for ECU students who wish to teach. Not only great teachers and writers major in English. The list of famous English graduates spans the entertainment industry, from filmmakers (Steven Spielberg), to actors (David Duchovny and Reece Witherspoon). Even the President of Nickelodeon/MTV majored in English. Students of this major are in a unique position to devise their own program of specialised literary study.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG1050 | Literature and Social Change | 15 |
| ENG1140 | Discovering Literature | 15 |
| Plus 6 units from: | ||
| ENG2470 ^ | Children, Youth and Global Media | 15 |
| ENG3042 ^ | Theory, Taste and Trash | 15 |
| ENG3050 ^ | Poetry and Passion | 15 |
| ENG3140 ^ | From Fiction to Film | 15 |
| ENG3165 ^ | Australian Fiction | 15 |
| ENG3170 ^ | Diverse Voices in Literature | 15 |
| ENG3175 ^ | Jane Austen: Past and Present | 15 |
| ENG2180 ^ * | Comedy and Tragedy in Drama | 15 |
| WRT3120 ^ | Biographical and Autobiographical Writing | 15 |
Note: With the approval of the Unit Set Coordinator, students may substitute one Level 3000 Children's Literature unit and one Level 3000 Writing unit. In consultation with the Unit Set Coordinator, WRT3217 Independent Study may be a potential substitute unit for those students who have completed a Writing unit.
^ 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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