Courses

English is offered as part of: 

Why study English?

Students may choose from one or more of the three broad areas covered by English at Flinders:

  • Literatures in English
  • Creative Writing
  • English for the Professions

The study of literature can assist students to think critically and creatively:

  • It trains students in the ability to shape their opinions with a real sense of human consequences.
  • It offers an understanding of the nature and power of literature, and the way that texts may shape attitudes to race, to gender, and to social and economic relationships.
  • It enhances the ability to present views clearly and persuasively, and to analyse the arguments of others.

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.

What will I study?

Refer to the course rule.

Honours

A 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 information

Department of English and Creative Writing
Tel: (08) 8201 2053. Fax: (08) 8201 3635

The Admissions/Prospective Students Office, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au