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".
School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Claire Knowles
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
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-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: ENG3GOT
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Whedon
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Frankenstein
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Shelley, M
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The Monk
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Lewis, M
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Dracula
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Stoker, B
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The Italian
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Radcliffe, A
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Nosferatu
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Murnau
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Selected Stories
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Poe, Edgar Allen
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Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Whale
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The Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Stevenson, R. L.
Year: N/A
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: PENGUIN
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class presentation (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Essay (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Research essay (2,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class presentation (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Essay (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Research essay (2,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class presentation (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Essay (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Research essay (2,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class presentation (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Essay (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Research essay (2,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class presentation (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Essay (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Research essay (2,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |