ENGL 2042 - Icons of Decadence
| Career: | Undergraduate |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | Semester 2 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | Up to 3 hours per week |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
| Pre-Requisite: | At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study |
| Assumed Knowledge: | High level of English literacy skills |
| Assessment: | Participation, Seminar Presentation, Close Reading, Essay |
| Biennial Course: | Course offered in odd years |
| Syllabus: |
This course examines a number of novels, short stories and poems published in the period 1880-1910, many of which have had a continuing life in popular culture. Students will have an opportunity to explore these texts in their historical and social contexts, including the important concept of 'decadence,' aestheticism, sexualities, the emergence of psychoanalysis, and 'moral panics' about gender roles, immigration, and disease. There will be opportunities to consider the reasons for the continuing influence and popularity of these texts. |
Course Fees
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| Semester 2 | Mon 11/08/2025 | Wed 20/08/2025 | Fri 19/09/2025 | Fri 31/10/2025 |
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Class Details
| Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 22603 | LE01 | 76 | 1 | 30 Jul - 17 Sep | Wednesday | 2pm - 3pm | Lower Napier, LG29, Lecture Theatre |
| 8 Oct - 29 Oct | Wednesday | 2pm - 3pm | Lower Napier, LG29, Lecture Theatre | ||||
| Related Class: Tutorial | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 22604 | TU03 | 40 | 1 | 31 Jul - 18 Sep | Thursday | 2pm - 4pm | Ligertwood, 113, Teaching Room |
| 9 Oct - 30 Oct | Thursday | 2pm - 4pm | Ligertwood, 113, Teaching Room | ||||
| 22606 | TU01 | 36 | FULL | 31 Jul - 18 Sep | Thursday | 10am - 12pm | Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room |
| 9 Oct - 30 Oct | Thursday | 10am - 12pm | Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room | ||||
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