AustLit
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Power and Majesty
Pymble
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Voyager
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2010
Z1704002
2010
single work
novel
fantasy
(taught in 1 units)
'She almost missed the sight of a naked youth falling out of the sky. He was long and lean and muscled ... He was also completely off his face.
'A war is being fought in the skies over the city of Aufleur. No one sees the battles. No one knows how close they come to destruction every time the sun sets.
'During daylight, all is well, but when nox falls and the sky turns bright, someone has to step up and lead the Creature Court into battle.
'Twelve years ago, Garnet kissed Velody and stole her magic. Five years ago, he betrayed Ashiol, and took his powers by force. But now the Creature Court is at a crossroads ... they need a Power and Majesty who won′t give up or lose themselves in madness ...' (From the publisher's website.)
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Clockwork Angel
Description
This unit offers students the opportunity to think critically about some of the most popular texts in Western culture. What makes a bestseller? What are the defining features of major popular genres and how have they changed over time? What roles do genre texts play in contemporary culture? To address these questions, students in this unit will examine a variety of popular genres and subgenres that may range from now canonical fantasy novels to the latest trends in paranormal romance, from classic tales of treasure islands and lost worlds to mind-bending adventures in alternative realities. The assessment tasks in this unit focus on: developing effective study skills for generating persuasive arguments in English studies; conducting research in order to develop and strengthen arguments; and refining communication skills through discussion with peers and formal academic writing.
Assessment
200: Internal: Tutorial preparation (reading journal) (20%); 2,000-word research essay (40%); 2-hour exam (40%)
200: Distance: Interactive on-line reading journal (20%); 2,000-word research essay (40%); 2-hour exam (40%)
300: Internal: Tutorial preparation (reading journal) (20%); 2,500-word research essay (40%); 2-hour exam (40%)
300: Distance: Interactive on-line reading journal (20%); 2,500-word research essay (40%); 2-hour exam (40%)
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