eng2got the gothic
THE GOTHIC AND ITS CHILDREN
ENG2GOT
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject offers students an introduction to the historical contexts and form of gothic literature. Beginning with the key 18th century novels of Lewis and Radcliffe and ending with various 21st century incarnations of the gothic, the subject focuses on the way in which key elements and conventions of the gothic develop over the history of the genre. Students will study key works of gothic fiction alongside of their literary, televisual and filmatic, "children".
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorClaire Knowles
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have completed 15 credit points of first-year English (ENG1%) or HUS1PWR or CRA1PWR or HUS1MOV or with coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ENG3GOT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Dracula | Prescribed | Stoker, B | tba |
| Readings | Frankenstein | Prescribed | Shelley, M | tba |
| Readings | Selected Stories | Prescribed | Poe, Edgar Allen | tba |
| Readings | The Italian | Prescribed | Radcliffe, A | tba |
| Readings | The Monk | Prescribed | Lewis, M | tba |
| Readings | The Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde | Prescribed | Stevenson, R. L. | PENGUIN |
| Readings | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Recommended | Whedon | tba |
| Readings | Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein | Recommended | Whale | tba |
| Readings | Nosferatu | Recommended | Murnau | tba |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To be able to identify the characteristics of early (Romantic), Victorian, Modern and Postmodern gothic texts.
- Activities:
- Attendence at Lectures, essay writing and feedback on essay writing, on-line activities, tutorial work.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
02. To demonstrate an ability to read a critical article and understand its significance to the field of gothic literature
- Activities:
- Class presentation (both written and oral); tutorial work; essays and essay feedback
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
03. To demonstrate an understanding of several concepts that are central to the gothic (including sensibility; the uncanny; terror and horror; masculine and feminine gothic)
- Activities:
- Attendence at lectures, essay writing and feedback on essay writing, online activities, tutorial work.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
04. To write a clearly structured; well-researched; and well-presented essay.
- Activities:
- Essays and class presentations, and feedback on both.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaire Knowles
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
"A one-hour lecture or online equivalent"
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class presentation (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Essay (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Research essay (2,000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaire Knowles
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
"A one-hour lecture or online equivalent"
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class presentation (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Essay (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Research essay (2,000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaire Knowles
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
"A one-hour lecture or online equivalent"
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class presentation (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Essay (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Research essay (2,000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaire Knowles
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
"A one-hour lecture or online equivalent"
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class presentation (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Essay (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Research essay (2,000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaire Knowles
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
"A one-hour lecture or online equivalent"
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class presentation (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Essay (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Research essay (2,000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |