Literary and Screen Genres | Federation University

BATCC2001 Literary and Screen Genres

This course involves an in-depth examination of screen and literary genres which may include noir, fantasy, science fiction, melodrama, gothic, horror and/or comedy, as well as their derivatives and variations. Topics may include the thematic, stylistic and narrative conventions of a particular genre; its intended emotional effect; the historical development of the genre; and the wider social, cultura land economic contexts which have impacted on the production and reception of texts within the genre. Throughout the course we will engage with contemporary film and literary theory in order to explore how a range of social issues, such as gender, race, class, sexuality and violence, are represented and/or commented upon in selected texts.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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