eng2got the gothic and its children

THE GOTHIC AND ITS CHILDREN

ENG2GOT

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject offers students an introduction to the historical contexts and form of gothic literature. Beginning with the key 18th century novels of Lewis and Radcliffe and ending with various 21st century incarnations of the gothic, the subject focuses on the way in which key elements and conventions of the gothic develop over the history of the genre. Students will study key works of gothic fiction alongside of their literary, televisual and filmatic, "children".

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorClaire Knowles

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must have completed 15 credit points of first-year English (ENG1%) or HUS1PWR or CRA1PWR or HUS1MOV or with coordinator's approval

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsENG3GOT

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorWhedon

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Frankenstein

Resource TypeBook

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AuthorShelley, M

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The Monk

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AuthorLewis, M

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Dracula

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AuthorStoker, B

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The Italian

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AuthorRadcliffe, A

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Nosferatu

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorMurnau

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Selected Stories

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorPoe, Edgar Allen

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Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorWhale

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The Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorStevenson, R. L.

YearN/A

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherPENGUIN

ISBNN/A

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. To be able to identify the characteristics of early (Romantic), Victorian, Modern and Postmodern gothic texts.

02. To demonstrate an ability to read a critical article and understand its significance to the field of gothic literature

03. To demonstrate an understanding of several concepts that are central to the gothic (including sensibility; the uncanny; terror and horror; masculine and feminine gothic)

04. To write a clearly structured; well-researched; and well-presented essay.

Subject options

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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaire Knowles

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
A one-hour lecture or online equivalent

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class presentation (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Essay (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Research essay (2,000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaire Knowles

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
A one-hour lecture or online equivalent

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class presentation (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Essay (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Research essay (2,000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaire Knowles

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
A one-hour lecture or online equivalent

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class presentation (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Essay (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Research essay (2,000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaire Knowles

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
A one-hour lecture or online equivalent

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class presentation (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Essay (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Research essay (2,000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaire Knowles

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
A one-hour lecture or online equivalent

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class presentation (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Essay (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Research essay (2,000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4