Introduction to Literature

Subject ENGL10004 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On Campus

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 3 Two 1.5-hour seminars per week
Total Time Commitment: 108
Prerequisites: Admission to the BA (Extended).
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the 3Disability Liaison Unit website: 4http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Contact

Sue Jobst,

sjobst@trinity.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: This subject will expose students to literature through a range of texts from Australia, New Zealand and Nigeria. Students will have the opportunity to examine contemporary works that cover diverse forms and genres of writing which explore issues related to nations’ cultural formation. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the skills of critical analysis in the preparation for the study of literary courses. Issues relating to the representation of indigeneity in literature and film will be examined with a view to establishing whether there are distinct elements of Indigenous discourse. Comparisons will be made to the literature of other traditional cultures/colonised peoples throughout the world.
Objectives: Students who complete this subject should have an awareness of a diverse range of world texts and an understanding of:
  • how writers may shape attitudes to race, culture and identity;
  • how to identify and critically analyse various historical, academic and literary constructions of indigeneity;
  • have a knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Australian literature and have developed the ability to draw comparisons with the literature of other traditional cultures.
Assessment: One short essay of 800 words due early in the semester 25%, one longer essay of 1500 words due in the examination period 50%, and tutorial presentation 25%.
Prescribed Texts:

A subject reader will be available at the beginning of semester.

  • Duff, A. Once were Warriors
  • Achebe, C. Things Fall Apart
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Students who successfully complete this subject should have:

  • the ability to critically examine and analyse a variety of texts;
  • competence in conveying ideas clearly and fluently in both written and spoken forms;
  • the ability to collaborate effectively in group learning activities.
Notes: This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Extended) program.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts (Extended)

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