ENGL30007 Popular Fiction
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
- 20% group work
Is ENGL30007 hard?
ENGL30007: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Popular fiction, written by authors, fans and even AI, and the long debates about its value and effects.
After it you can
- Explain the history of popular fiction genres
- Apply different critical approaches to popular texts
- Discuss gender and value in popular fiction
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Projects 40%
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Quick answers
- When is ENGL30007 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ENGL30007?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ENGL30007 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Projects 40%.
- How many class hours a week does ENGL30007 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take ENGL30007 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 (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate ENGL30007?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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