Australian Literature

    Unit code: ACL3009 | Study level: Undergraduate
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Footscray Park
    Online Real Time
    ACL2001 - Reading Contemporary Fiction
    ACL2002 - Studying Poetry and Poetics
    ACL2007 - Romance and Realism
    Students must have completed two of the following units: ACL2001 Reading Contemporary Fiction, ACL2002 Studying Poetry and Poetics, ACL2007 Romance and Realism.
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    In this Literary Studies unit we will introduce the history and significant themes of Australian literature and identify some of the significant preoccupations across Australian literature. We will read a series of selected literary texts that illustrate the diversity of content and form across the previous 200 years of Australian literature. Some the unit themes are the representation of Aboriginality and the development of Australian writing in response to global issues.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Investigate the key issues in Australian literature, and appraise its historical background and significant themes;
    2. Critically reflect on and develop literary arguments in a variety of contexts;
    3. Explore theoretical positions and analyse complex problems and global issues; and
    4. Negotiate literary representations of diverse cultures and collectives through the study of literary texts.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Journal
    |
    Grade: 15%
    Comparison (600 words)
    Assessment type: Essay
    |
    Grade: 25%
    Critical Essay Part A (600 words)
    Assessment type: Essay
    |
    Grade: 25%
    Critical Essay Part B (900 words)
    Assessment type: Presentation
    |
    Grade: 35%
    Small group presentation (20 minutes) and written report (500 words)

    Required reading

    The Drover's Wife.
    Purcell, L. (2016).| Currency Press.
    Wake in fright.
    Cook, K. (2012).| The Text Publishing Company.
    Vertigo.
    Lohrey, A. (2009).| Black Inc.

    As part of a course

    This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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