Contemporary Literature: Reading & Writing (ENGL1500)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Communication & Arts School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 1.5 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1.5 Hours/ Week
Restricted
Course offering will be cancelled unless a minimum of 20 students enrol.
Assessment methods
Management of Learning Tutorials, Close Reading Response, Essay, Creative Writing Response
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 |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course introduces students to some of the best contemporary writing in English, from a range of cultures. It complements the focus on classic literature in ENGL1800. You will study a range of genres including the novel, the graphic novel, short fiction, and poetry. In addition to providing a grounding in contemporary literature, this course focuses on what it means to read and write in the twenty-first century.
