Contemporary Literature: Reading & Writing (ENGL1500)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
1.5L1.5T
Assessment methods
Online Quizzes, Tutorial attendance & participation, Essays (2), Creative Response, Exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Emma Simpson-Weber ()
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course introduces students to examples of the best contemporary writing in English, from a range of cultures. It complements the focus on classic literature in ENGL1800. Genres include the novel, the graphic novel, and poetry and authors studied are Robert Adamson, Alison Bechdel, J. M. Coetzee, Chris Cleave, Jennifer Egan, and Ian McEwan. In addition to providing a grounding in contemporary literature, this course teaches critical reading and writing skills.
