ENGL30016 Decadent Literature
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- No final exam: all coursework
Is ENGL30016 hard?
ENGL30016: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Decadent literature of the 1800s and early 1900s: dandies, femmes fatales, art for art's sake, taste, gender and sexuality.
After it you can
- Describe the key figures of decadent writing
- Link aesthetics to class, gender and sexuality
- Compare British and European decadence
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 100%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is ENGL30016 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking ENGL30016?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ENGL30016 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 100%.
- Can I take ENGL30016 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 ENGL30016?
- 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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