ENGL1004 Introduction to Australian Literature
First Year Course
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | English |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
A study of Australian literary as well as some visual and filmic texts, by way of introducing the diversity of Australian cultural production. From early travel writing through to contemporary novel and film, this course will provide and introduction to the stories Australians have told and been told, and provide a framework for thinking about Australian culture and history, past and present. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The course aims to introduce students to some major authors, texts and themes in Australian literary history; to develop, knowledge of Australia cultural history; to enhance skills of critical analysis. |
| Indicative Assessment |
750 word essay (15%), 1500 word essay (35%); Examination (with take home option) (40%); Tutorial participation (10%). |
| Workload | 24 hours of lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week. |
| Areas of Interest | English |
| Prescribed Texts |
Texts studied may include Henry Lawson - While the Billy Boils, Barbara Baynton - Bush Studies, Henry Handel Richardson - The Getting of Wisdom, Miles Franklin - My Brilliant Career (alongside film by Gillian Armstrong), Patrick White - The Aunt's Story, Andrew Mc Gahan's - The White Earth as well as a selection of Australian short fiction and poetry.
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| Preliminary Reading |
David Day, Claiming a Continent : a New history of Australia. |
| Majors/Specialisations | American Studies, Australian Studies, and English |
| Academic Contact | Dr Julieanne Lamond |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
