ENGL30049 Modern Irish Classics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is ENGL30049 hard?
ENGL30049: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Major modern Irish writers, from Swift and Yeats to Joyce, Beckett and Heaney, and the history they wrote through.
After it you can
- Describe key Irish writers and their works
- Link Irish writing to colonialism and politics
- Write close readings of Irish texts
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 25%, Reports and essays 75%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is ENGL30049 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ENGL30049?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ENGL30049 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 25%, Reports and essays 75%.
- How many class hours a week does ENGL30049 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take ENGL30049 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate ENGL30049?
- 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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