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GRIFFITH Graduate Certificate in Literary Classics
Open Universities Australia (OUA)
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS:
The Graduate Certificate in Literary Classics focuses on great books and great authors; their importance and critical standing. It offers a course for teachers and librarians wishing to upgrade their qualifications in literature as well as for keen readers in the general community. Each unit covers a small number of complete classic works of literature. The works are studied intensively and in detail, giving primary attention to the language, structure and themes of the works themselves, but with some attention also being given to the traditions of critical interpretation surrounding them. The course consists of four areas of study: Shakespeares plays, nineteenth century Russian fiction, classic American fiction and classic Australian novels.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Literary Classics students must complete four core units.
Subjects
- Literary classics
Standard entry requirements
Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent tertiary institution. Applicants who have not completed an undergraduate degree but who demonstrate evidence of advanced reading ability and an existing knowledge base in relevant areas of history and literature will be considered.
