General Information
Many famous stories might contend for the title of "the greatest story ever told". Certain stories in the Western tradition seem to get told time and time again, in a variety of formats. Many would argue that the Bible is probably the most influential literature in Western culture, with its plots, literary forms and characters still speaking to us some two and a half thousand years later. While biblical narratives in both narrative prose and poetic forms were an obvious source of material for ancient, medieval and modern writers in the West (largely for political and/or religious reasons), they have also been a source of literary inspiration for many nineteenth and twentieth century Western writers.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: ENGL12-106 Subject title: Great Narrative Literature Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: January 2018 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Lecture: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Lecture
- Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Weekly Tutorial
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Recommended Study Hours
Attendance and learning activities: -
Resources
Prescribed resources: No Prescribed resources.
After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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Subject code: | ENGL12-106 |
Subject title: | Great Narrative Literature |
Subject level: | Undergraduate |
Semester/Year: | January 2018 |
Credit points: | 10.000 |
Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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Delivery mode: | Standard |
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Attendance and learning activities: |
Prescribed resources: | No Prescribed resources. After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List. |
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iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
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Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding and ability to express orally and in writing alternative points of view about literature and how we might interpret it.
- Demonstrate an ability to rigorously test ideas and arguments in ways that are of general application.
- Demonstrate knowledge of some of the most influential historical positions on the understanding of biblical texts and their influences on contemporary literature.
- Demonstrate an ability to articulate clearly alternative positions on biblical narratives and their literary relevance, whether or not the student personally agrees with them.
- Demonstrate a capacity to express in writing interpretations and critiques of selected biblical and contemporary narratives.
- In general, demonstrate oral and written skills in constructing and critically analysing theoretical arguments concerning narrative literature.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Essay Short essay (1000 words) 20% Week 6 1,2,3,4,5,6 Essay Long Essay (2500 words) 40% Week 11 1,2,3,4,5,6 *In-Class Quiz - Individual Quiz (Multiple Choice) 20% Week 12 1,3,4 *In-Class Quiz - Individual Weekly Tutorial Quiz (10% in total) 10% Weekly 1,3,4 Presentation Tutorial Presentation 10% In Consultation 1,3,4,6 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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Essay | Short essay (1000 words) | 20% | Week 6 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Essay | Long Essay (2500 words) | 40% | Week 11 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
*In-Class Quiz - Individual | Quiz (Multiple Choice) | 20% | Week 12 | 1,3,4 |
*In-Class Quiz - Individual | Weekly Tutorial Quiz (10% in total) | 10% | Weekly | 1,3,4 |
Presentation | Tutorial Presentation | 10% | In Consultation | 1,3,4,6 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Week One
Introduction.
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Week Two
The Politics of Origins, Exile, and Land-based Identity: Genesis 2-3, The Book of Exodus, and Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon.
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Week Three
Sibling Rivalry and the Problem of One Blessing Only: Genesis 4 (Cain and Abel), Genesis 27:15-35 (Jacob and Esau) and John Steinbeck's East of Eden.
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Week Four
Women Battling in a Man's World" Genesis 16 and 21 (Sarah and Hagar), Genesis 29-30 (Rachel, Leah, and their handmaids), and Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale.
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Week Five
Revenge of (Biblical) Women: Eve, Dinah, Bathsheba, Deliah; Anita Diamant's The Red Tent.
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Week Six
"What does man gain by all the toil at which he toils under the sun?": Ecclesiastes, Albert Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus, and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot.
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Week Seven
Demanding Justice in an Absurd World: The Book of Job, Franz Kafka's The Trial, and Primo Levi's If This is a Man.
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Week Eight
Mary Magdalene and Jesus: Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code.
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Week Nine
Essay Workshop.
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Week Ten
The Messiah and the (American) Politics of Redemption: Jesus of Nazareth, The Superman Sagas, and Gore Vidal's Messiah.
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Week Eleven
Apocalyptic Literature: The Book of Revelation and Toni Morrison's Beloved.
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Week Twelve
Film: I am Legend.