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Unit Code: LIT504

Unit Name: Approach to Literary Studies

Description: The main aim of this unit is to re-introduce students to some of the familiar books around them for exploring the relationship between books and real life, and understanding how human beings employ stories, real stories, religious stories and fiction, to explain the human condition. The term literature is used in the widest sense to include sacred texts, classics as well as popular fiction. This course will have value for other literature courses because it will help students recognse religious allusions and religious subtexts in books (and films).

Learning Target Outcomes:

Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: A pass in Form 7/Year 13 exam with a minimum total of 200 marks or equivalent . Recognition would be given to mature aged students who do not meet the 13 years of continous progression but who have relevant work experience and prior learning.

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2