eng3crm the crisis of meaning
THE CRISIS OF MEANING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
ENG3CRM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we address one of the big subjects of our time. Many in the West today feel confronted by a crisis of meaning, wondering what they should do with their lives, and why. They seek metaphysical answers. On the one hand, traditional religious institutions have become irrelevant to most; on the other, much modern activity displays a kind of secular religious quest. We will examine the social and cultural climate in the West that has produced a prevailing sense of rootlessness, futility and disenchantment, and go on to explore some of the domains in which 're-enchantment' is being sought. We will focus on works of literature, art and film which seek to understand the nature of individual being, and the truths that may illuminate it.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Carroll
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 Credit Points of Second Year English or HUS1PWR
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ENG2CRM, SOC2CRM, SOC3CRM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Lady Chatterley's Lover | Prescribed | Lawrence D. H., | N/A |
| Readings | Subject reader available from the Bookshop | Prescribed | English | N/A |
| Readings | The Great Gatsby | Prescribed | F.Scott Fitzgerald | PENGUIN EDITION |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Carroll
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 2000 word essay | 50 | |
| One 2000 word essay in lieu of examination | 50 |