Postgraduate Coursework

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.

2008 Postgraduate Handbook for Coursework Students

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.

No new entries to this program will be permitted from 2008. Students already enrolled in the program may continue and graduate from it. Any queries should be directed to Dr Anlezark.
Note: ENGL6972 New Directions HSC: Extension 1B Elective 2 (Shakespeare and the Renaissance) will be taught, possibly at Barker College, in Semester 2, 2008. Any students wishing to enroll in this unit should consult Dr Anlezark.

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.