Literature and its Contexts | Federation University

LITCI1001 Literature and its Contexts

Situating literary texts in their historical, social, cultural and literary contexts, this introduction to literature course develops students¿ appreciation of literature as a means of understanding society. In addition to exploring the social significance of literature, the course also guides students to consider how context has impacted upon the development of various literary forms over time. The literary forms studied may include epic narratives, poetry, short stories, drama, novellas, novels, serialisation, fan fiction, and graphic novels. Students will develop basic skills in analysing a variety of literary forms, as well as a range of transferable academic skills such as reading critically, comprehending academic writing, analysing texts in relation to their contexts, researching a topic, selecting and using reference material, using textual examples to support an argument, and presenting an argument in verbal and written form.

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).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ 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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