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EN5450 - Survey of Literary Genres

Offering Academic Unit
Department of English
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One semester
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2023/24

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course focuses on key literary texts and explores the form and function of the genres they are written within. The course readings will include works from established literary genres as well as other popular and hybrid forms of literary expression. By analyzing and discussing texts in terms of their generic context students will gain a deeper appreciation of Anglophone literary history from a wide range of perspectives. The readings will include works from various genres that may include drama, fairy tales, historical fiction, comedy, science fiction, autobiography, and various types of poetry. 

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 100%
 
Detailed Course Information

EN5450.pdf

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