Learning outcomes

To successfully complete this unit you will be able to demonstrate you have achieved the learning outcomes (LO) detailed in the below table.

Each outcome is informed by a number of graduate capabilities (GC) to ensure your work in this, and every unit, is part of a larger goal of graduating from ACU with the attributes of insight, empathy, imagination and impact.

Explore the graduate capabilities.

Content

Topics will include: 

• Fantasy, science fiction and dystopian texts 
• The origins and development of the genres 
• The elastic properties of genre 
• Socio-cultural and socio-political implications of specific texts 
• Transhumanism 
• Critical literary theory 
• Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and world Indigenous science fiction and fantasy 

Learning and teaching strategy and rationale

Science Fiction and Fantasy are popular genres. This unit will foster a learner-centred online environment, to find out what students read and elicit their views. This unit seeks to provide students with the skills to apply critical literary and theoretical approaches to their current reading, but also to expand this range. This unit engages students in active learning activities, such as reading, writing, discussion and problem-solving to promote analysis, synthesis and evaluation of class content.  

As a fully online unit, The Literature of Other Worlds will make use of a selection of technological support systems such as online quizzes and discussion tools. Student participation in weekly digital activities will enhance the student learning experience and build the online learning community. 

This is a 10-credit point unit and has been designed to ensure that the time needed to complete the required volume of learning to the requisite standard is approximately 150 hours in total across the teaching period. To achieve a passing standard in this unit, students will find it helpful to engage in the full range of learning activities and assessments utilised in this unit, as described in the learning and teaching strategy and the assessment strategy.  

The unit is hosted on a Learning Management System (LMS) site with resources and online links, announcements, and a discussion board to post questions and reflections that promote connection between content and educational experiences.

Mode of delivery: This unit may be offered in different modes, as described below.

Online unscheduled

Learning activities are accessible anytime, anywhere. These units are normally delivered fully online and will not appear in a student’s timetable. 

Online scheduled

All learning activities are held online, at scheduled times, and will require some attendance to enable online interaction. Activities will appear in a student’s timetable.

ACU Online 

In ACU Online mode, this unit is delivered asynchronously, fully online using an active, guided learning approach. Students are encouraged to contribute to asynchronous weekly discussions. Active learning opportunities provide students with opportunities to practice and apply their learning. Activities encourage students to bring their own examples to demonstrate understanding, application and engage constructively with their peers. Students receive regular and timely feedback on their learning, which includes information on their progress.