Further information: Literary Canons: Then and Now (ENGL10002)

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Texts
Prescribed texts
- Shakespeare, William. King Lear. Oxford World Classics.
- Austen, Jane. Persuasion. Oxford World Classics.
Additional texts will be available in a subject reader.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name
Course Graduate Diploma in Arts
Course Bachelor of Arts
Course Graduate Certificate in Arts
Major English and Theatre Studies
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This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
Links to additional information
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/culture-communication
Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
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Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on study abroad and exchange; students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject. These requirements may be met by equivalent study completed at and approved by your home institution.

Type	Name
Course	Graduate Diploma in Arts
Course	Bachelor of Arts
Course	Graduate Certificate in Arts
Major	English and Theatre Studies

Last updated: 6 February 2026

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