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Major sequences and specialisationsEnglishEnglish can be taken as a major sequence within a Bachelor of Arts. Flinders also offers a Bachelor of Creative Arts, which includes a Creative Writing stream designed for students seeking to be professional writers, editors and publishers. Select the appropriate degree for links to the relevant program of study. WHY STUDY ENGLISH?Students may choose from one or more of the three broad areas covered by English at Flinders:
The study of literature can assist students to think critically and creatively:
Few literatures are as rich and diverse as literature in the English language, and we explore this in many topics offered by the Flinders University English department, with particular emphasis placed on contemporary Australian literature, including South Australian literature. COURSE OVERVIEWA major sequence in English as part of a BA consists of 9 units of English 1 topics and a choice of English topics making up 12 units at each of the second and third year levels.Topics in First Year review a wide range of texts and periods in literature, from Mediaeval romance and Shakespeare's sonnets to modern Australian writing. Emphasis is given to students' development of skills in written expression and critical approaches to texts. There are considerable benefits from combining critical reading with creative writing - good writers are good readers! Students are introduced to the art of writing short stories, which serves as a sound basis for higher-level work in creative writing. They are also introduced to many texts from Australia and overseas, and gain practical expertise in reading, writing and editing. The majority of students completing the English major take some creative writing topics. Students have the opportunity to engage with members of the literary culture - writers, editors, and publishers - through presentations organised by the department. In Second and Third Years students may choose from topics in the three broad topic areas mentioned above. The School of Humanities also offers a number of topics in the area of effective communication in the work-place. Some topics, such as Professional English, are available to all students at Flinders. Others are specific to particular professions, such as law, education and medical science. In Literature, the range includes Life Writing, Children's Literature, Mediaeval, Renaissance, 19th century British Literature; topics in regional literatures, such as Scottish or Irish Literature; and Comedy and Satire. Introduction to Creative Writing is offered in first semester every year. Other topics in Second and Third Years that focus on the craft of writing include Creative Nonfiction; The Craft of Poetry; and Writing for Children. Publishing & Editing deals with the world of publishing, while Writing & Designing for the Web specifically develops technical skills for screen-based publishing. HonoursA full-year honours course is offered both in the study of English literature and in creative writing. Students undertake a thesis or piece of creative writing for one third of the program, and a range of electives is also offered.FURTHER INFORMATIONDepartment of English and Cultural StudiesTel: (08) 8201 2053. Fax: (08) 8201 3635 The Admissions/Prospective Students Office, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
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