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ALL743 - Foundations in Narrative Theory

Year:

2022 unit information

Important Update:

Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates.

Last updated: 4 March 2022

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 1: Cloud (online), CBD*

Trimester 2: Cloud (online), CBD*

 

From 2023

Trimester 1: Cloud (online), CBD*

Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online), CBD*

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Leonie Rutherford
Trimester 2: Leonie Rutherford
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

ALL603

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 2-hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 1 x 2-hour seminar equivalent

Note:

*CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; Community Based Delivery

Content

Drawing on both theoretical texts and works of fiction, this unit examines the critical application of key aspects of narrative theories to fiction for adults and children. Topics include:

  • types of narration, point of view and focalisation in narrative;
  • beginnings and endings;
  • narrative time;
  • characterisation;
  • theory of genres and modes; and
  • metafiction and experimental fiction.
ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Apply narrative theory to critical analysis of literary texts

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2

Develop a clear, coherent and informed argument

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving
ULO3

Apply scholarly conventions in the field of children's literature to close analysis of texts, including academic writing and bibliographic standards

GLO2: Communication

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week
Assessment 1 (Individual or Group) - Exercise 1000 words
or equivalent		 20% Week 4
Assessment 2 - Exercise 1000 words
or equivalent		 20% Week 8
Assessment 3 - Essay 3000 words
or equivalent		 60% Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: ALL743 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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