Enrolments are closed.

Want to study Media, Communication and Languages? with a student advisor to find out more.

University of Tasmania logo

Popular Genres

Undergraduate | TAS-HEN211 | 2024

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
14 weeks
Start dates
26 Feb 2024

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

Popular Genres

About this subject

  • Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:

    1. Apply knowledge of the textual, social, and industrial dimensions of twenty-first century book culture to the study of popular texts and genres.
    2. Construct and support scholarly arguments appropriate to the study of popular genres through: a. The critical analysis of selected novels b. Selection, evaluation, and comparison of secondary sources.
    3. Develop and communicate ideas through a. Collaboration and discussion with peers b. Formal academic writing.

Entry requirements

Others

Conditional requisite: 25 points at Introductory level or higher.

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements - Teaching Arrangement: Weekly lectures and audio/visual resources (1 hour); weekly online participation.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.

Single subject FAQs

Tell us a little about yourself

Keep track of your favourites

Create a free account or sign in to: