Postgraduate Coursework
English Literature and English Language Coursework Programs
The postgraduate programs in English Literature and English Language studies have been designed to allow students to extend their studies in English beyond the undergraduate level, with a greater emphasis on in-depth study of current directions in particular fields and exploratory discussion with academic specialists. Recent graduates have undertaken these programs variously in order to become more competitive professionally, to renew or refresh their expertise, and to enjoy new discoveries in a favourite field of endeavour. The objectives of the programs are to develop knowledge and skills within the discipline and to promote a deep understanding of scholarly research and practice.
2010 Postgraduate Handbook for Coursework Students
Creative Writing Postgraduate Coursework Programs
Teaching in these programs is undertaken by permanent members of the academic staff, including a number who are creative writers, Ms Judith Beveridge, Associate Professor David Brooks, Dr Kate Lilley and Dr Sue Woolfe. There are also substantial contributions from other published writers and translators. In recent years, for example, the following visiting writers have participated: Tom Kennealy, M.T.C. Cronin, Robert Gray, Kate Grenville, J.S. Harry, David Malouf, Stephen Sewell, Ursula Dubosarsky, Nicholas Parsons, Libby Hathorn, Hsu-ming Teo, Stephen Schedding, Frank Moorhouse, John Tranter, and Delia Falconer.
The aim of this program is to allow students to develop their own writing skills through structured workshops led by leading practitioners in the various genres. Additional interaction with recently published and well-known writers and representatives from the publishing industry is offered, as well as the critical study of current trends in poetry and prose.
We have secured a great line up of Children's Writers for ENGL6974 , starting on Friday 6 March 5-7 pm in Woolley N384.
You may like to have a look at their details on the web and if you are not already enrolled in this unit, you might be inspired to include it in your studies for this semester.
Professional Communication Postgraduate Coursework Programs
The Professional Communication courses are designed for managers and professionals whose jobs are oriented towards text and communication. The units of study offered teach language and communication skills to a high level, using vocational applications of language in professional contexts. Students select units of study from a pool of units offered by English, E-Communications, Education, Linguistics, and Media and Communication.
This program is administered through the Department of English. Contributions are made to the teaching by other departments, Linguistics, and Media and Communication; the Multimedia and Educational Technologies in Arts (M.E.T.A.) Centre; and the Faculty of Education.