ENGL20037 Literature and the City

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is ENGL20037 hard?

ENGL20037: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How modern cities shaped new kinds of writing, and how writers have imagined cities from Dublin to Melbourne.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 80%, Presentations 10%

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Quick answers

When is ENGL20037 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking ENGL20037?
No prerequisites.
Does ENGL20037 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 80%, Presentations 10%.
How many class hours a week does ENGL20037 have?
2 h a week in class
Can I take ENGL20037 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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