English Major

Code MAAAKC

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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Unit set overview

Code

MAAAKC

Availability & Campus

JO	ML	BU	OL

JO - Joondalup BU - South West ML - Mount Lawley OL - Online

Details

Structure

Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:

Year 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
ENG1140	Discovering Literature	15
ENG1060	English Grammar for Professionals	15

Year 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
ENG2118	Literature and Theory	15
ENG2120	Popular Texts for Young People	15

Year 3
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Select four (4) units from the following six (6), (not all units are available every year):
CCC3106 ^	Contemporary Australian Literature	15
ENG3140 ^	From Fiction to Film	15
ENG3160 ^	Graphic Novels	15
ENG3050 ^	Poetry and Passion	15
ENG3185 ^	Comedy and Tragedy in Drama	15
ENG3190 ^	Social Justice and Children's Literature	15

^ Core Option

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of literary texts.
Communicate knowledge of literature and theory clearly, coherently and with independence.
Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship.
Discuss global perspectives with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
Think creatively to construct arguments about literary texts.
Think critically to analyse and interpret complex literary and theoretical texts.
Use digital technologies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

The major successfully prepares the graduate for a diverse range of careers requiring communication skills, critical thinking, and considered analysis.

Possible future job titles

Author, Biographer, Government Adviser, Journalist, Overseas Aid Worker, Politician, Press Secretary, Public Servant, Publicist, Publisher, Community Service Professional, Marketing Manager

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