Outline

Overview

What is the meaning of love Is it the same for different individuals and cultures at different periods What is its relationship to desire, language and death Why do the Greeks have three words for love and the English one This unit of study explores the theme of love in a variety of national literatures including Arabic, English, Greek, French and Italian.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	International Comparative Literature and Translation Studies
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	12 credit points at 1000 level from any of the following subject areas: Arabic Studies or Chinese Studies or English or European Studies or French Studies or Germanic Studies or International and Comparative Literature and Translation Studies or Modern Hebrew or Indonesian Studies or Italian Studies or Japanese Studies or Korean Studies or Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies or Spanish and Latin American Studies or History
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Sonia Wilson, sonia.wilson@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Sonia Wilson, sonia.wilson@sydney.edu.au
	Brangwen Stone, brangwen.stone@sydney.edu.au
	Masafumi Monden, masafumi.monden@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 March 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Research Essay Research Essay	40%	Mid-semester exam period Due date: 10 Jun 2025 at 23:59	2300 words
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Presentation and submission of Powerpoint with outline Presentation	15%	Multiple weeks	1000 words
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Small continuous assessment	Reflective diary The journal is to be handed in three times through the course of semester, once in each module.	30%	Ongoing	1700 words
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Online task	Online quiz #earlyfeedbacktask	0%	Week 03 Due date: 15 Mar 2025 at 23:00	20 minutes
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Assignment	Essay Plan and annotated bibliography Essay plan and annotated bibliography	15%	Week 11 Due date: 16 May 2025 at 23:59	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ? = early feedback task ?

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

On-line quiz in class - EFT 0%
Class presentation: select a topic from the list that will be made available on Canvas and present in groups of two in tutorial time.
Reflective diary: entries to be made progressively throughout semester and handed in three times in course of unit (once in each module)
Essay plan and annotated bibliography - scaffolding task to prepare in writing final essay
Essay: Select an essay question on either module 1, module 2, or module 3, or a question that draws on two or more of these modules.

Students must ensure that they cover all three modules when choosing presentation and essay topics.

Assessment criteria

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Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Except for supervised exams or in-semester tests, you may use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessments unless expressly prohibited by your unit coordinator.

For exams and in-semester tests, the use of AI and automated writing tools is not allowed unless expressly permitted in the assessment instructions.

The icons in the assessment table above indicate whether AI is allowed – whether full AI, or only some AI (the latter is referred to as “AI restricted”). If no icon is shown, AI use is not permitted at all for the task. Refer to Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks for this unit.

Your final submission must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of automated writing tools or generative AI, and any material generated that you include in your final submission must be properly referenced. You may be required to submit generative AI inputs and outputs that you used during your assessment process, or drafts of your original work. Inappropriate use of generative AI is considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

The Current Students website provides information on artificial intelligence in assessments. For help on how to correctly acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the  AI in Education Canvas site.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Written work submitted electronically after 11.59 pm on the due date will be considered to have been submitted late. For every calendar day up to and including ten calendar days after the due date, a penalty of 5% of the maximum awardable marks will be applied to late work. The penalty will be calculated by first marking the work, and then subtracting 5% of the maximum awardable mark for each calendar day after the due date. For work submitted more than ten calendar days after the due date a mark of zero will be awarded. The marker may elect to, but is not required to, provide feedback on such work.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction	Lecture and tutorial (1 hr)
Week 02	MODULE 1: From courtly to libertine love (France)	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	MODULE 1: From courtly to libertine love (France)	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	MODULE 1: From courtly to libertine love (France)	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	MODULE 1: From courtly to libertine love (France)	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	MODULE 2 Deconstructing Gender and Romantic Love	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	MODULE 2 Deconstructing Gender and Romantic Love	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	MODULE 2 Deconstructing Gender and Romantic Love	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	MODULE 2 Deconstructing Gender and Romantic Love	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 10	MODULE 3: Reading love in Contemporary Japanese short stories	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	MODULE 3 Reading Love in Contemporary Japanese Short stories	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	MODULE 3 Reading Love in Contemporary Japanese Short stories	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	MODULE 3 Reading Love in Contemporary Japanese Short stories	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Please purchase the following:

• Les Liaisons dangereuses Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. There are many English translations available. I recommend the P. W. K. Stone translation (available in Penguin Classics). Penguin published a new translation by Helen Constantine in 2007, which you may also like to try. The translation to which the University library gives you online access is by Richard Aldington. As we work together through the module, we will compare and discuss translations.

• Olga Grjasnowa, All Russians Love Birch Trees (trans. Eva Bacon). Other Press: New York, 2014. Please see the Penguin website for local stockists: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/all-russians-love-birch-trees-9781590515846

• Other readings will be available on Canvas.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. • Identify concepts of love across a variety of cultural settings
LO2. • Demonstrate an understanding of the historical, political and social factors that shape the concept of love
LO3. • Apply techniques of textual analysis to compare two or more texts from different language traditions
LO4. • Develop an evidence-based, well structured and clearly articulated argument in academic English
LO5. • Communicate ideas effectively in a classroom setting

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

A new module focusing on concepts of love in contemporary Japanese short stories has been added.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

Current students

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

ICLS2621: Love in Different Languages

Semester 1, 2025 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links