ENGL2071 Thinking Selves: Philosophy and Literature
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | English |
| Offered in | ENGL2071 will not be offered in 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The course will explore some of the relations and interactions between philosophy and literature through the study of autobiographical works. Topics to be discussed will include - concepts of truth, fiction and authenticity; relations between formal features of autobiography and philosophical treatments of self-knowledge; narrative unity and human identity; selfhood and temporality; the possibility of self-knowledge. Works to be studied will include Augustine, Confessions; Wordsworth, The Prelude; J.P. Sartre, Words; M H Kingston, Woman Warrior. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Written assignments totalling 4,000 words. |
| Workload | 20 Hours of Lectures and 1 hour tutorial per week. |
| Areas of Interest | English |
| Requisite Statement |
Any two English courses or with the permission of the Convener of English |
| Incompatibility |
PHEN2001 Philosophy and Literature |
| Majors/Specialisations | English |
| Programs | Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts) |
| Academic Contact | Graham Cullum |
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.
