ENGL30047 Literature, Environment, Crisis

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is ENGL30047 hard?

ENGL30047: About average. Makes it easier: Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How literature has thought about nature, from early ideas to today's ecocriticism and the climate crisis.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 35%, Final exam 45%, Presentations 20%

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Quick answers

When is ENGL30047 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking ENGL30047?
No prerequisites.
Does ENGL30047 have a final exam?
Yes, the final exam is 45% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 35%, Final exam 45%, Presentations 20%.
How many class hours a week does ENGL30047 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take ENGL30047 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.
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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