Code MAAAKC
English Major
Why study at ECU?
About this Major
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.
Code MAAAKC
Availability & Campus
Location | Availability |
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Joondalup | |
Mount Lawley | |
South West | |
Online |
Details
Structure
Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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ENG1140 | Discovering Literature | 15 |
ENG1060 | English Grammar for Professionals | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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ENG2118 | Literature and Theory | 15 |
ENG2120 | Popular Texts for Young People | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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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 |
CCC3109 ^ | Speculative Fiction | 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 Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
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