LITR28002 - Literary Theory 

This unit examines contemporary theoretical concepts and issues in the context of the history of literary theory. You will explore the ethical and ideological implications of different critical perspectives and reading practices including liberal humanism, psychoanalysis, Marxism, structuralism, deconstruction, and feminism. You will discover how literary theory has contributed to shaping and critiquing contemporary culture, and will, in turn, enable you to make your own informed contributions to ongoing debates in literary fields and broader social contexts.

LITR11056 - Introduction to Literature

In this unit, you will be introduced to the study of literature by learning how to read, analyse and write about the different genres of literature such as novels, short stories, poems, and dramas. You will learn how to develop independent and critical thinking skills through the imaginative engagement with the process of reading and analysing complex literary and non-literary texts.

WPHL1037 - Critical Thinking

This unit aims to teach the fundamentals of critical thinking and reasoning. Students learn how to construct, analyse and critically evaluate arguments; how to detect common fallacies in reasoning; and how to think logically and creatively. Students will learn these skills by developing practical techniques for the evaluation of reasoning, and applying them to arguments from different areas such as business, law, science, politics, philosophy and the media. Critical thinking skills are invaluable across all disciplines, and will benefit students in academic contexts and in life beyond university.

WART1000 – Humanities and the World

How does studying the humanities, creative arts and social sciences benefit society? What are the contributions of these disciplines to the fast-evolving world of work? Studying these disciplines will open students to examining the entirety of the human condition and will encourage them to grapple with the complex personal, historical, societal and moral issues ever-present in life. This unit is an interdisciplinary introduction to the main approaches, methods and issues in the study of humanities, creative arts and social sciences. A particular emphasis of this unit lies on the key transferable skills which students will develop in their learning journey through the Diploma of Arts Media and Communications. Case studies drawn from a variety of disciplines and real-life situations will be used to illustrate the ways in which the humanities, creative arts and social sciences respond to life by making significant contributions to addressing complex situations, both on a personal and a professional level. In addition, students will develop essential skills and strategies needed to succeed in these disciplines.