LITCI1000 Narrative and Text
This course introduces students to the study of Literature at university. It aims to develop students' appreciation of literature and confidence and skills in analysing literary texts by introducing them to a range of relevant key concepts, techniques and terminology. Topics may include basic definitions of literature, text, narrative and story; how point of view, setting, characterisation and narrative structure shape a story; authorship and the construction of reading positions; allusions and relationships between literary texts; and literary techniques such as metaphor, symbol and allegory. A variety of literary texts are used as examples. Analysis of these texts introduces students to the purposes of and approaches to literary criticism. To prepare students for further study in Literature and other Humanities disciplines, this course also incorporates a strong focus on developing practical skills such as reading critically, comprehending academic writing, identifying themes and literary techniques, researching a topic, selecting and using reference material, using textual examples to support an argument, writing an essay, and referencing.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $578
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $578
* 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.