WRT3404

Popular Writing and Criticism ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Robert Briggs

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: As for WRT2404.

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will have: 1) an understanding how popular texts mediate cultural understanding and activity; 2) a capacity to recognise how contemporary reviews of popular fiction and film are often limited by a particular history of ideas about popular culture; 3) an ability to appreciate different uses and interpretations of popular texts; 4) an ability to explore innovative ways of engaging with popular culture; 5) skills in deploy such alternative reading protocols within popular sites of cultural criticism, particularly through the popular practices of art criticism and review writing.

Assessment: Essay (2000 words): 30% + Critical Review (2500 words): 50% + Tutorial Participation (on-campus only) On-going: 20% + On-line Forum Discussion (off-campus only) On-going: 20%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: COM1010 and COM1020 or equivalents

Prohibitions: WRT2404