ENGL2079 Body Matters: An Introduction to Reading in Literature, Film and Performance
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | English |
| Offered in | ENGL2079 will not be offered in 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course explores ways in which the body has been represented in literature, film and performance. The course explores how representations of the body are used as critiques of our society; how cultural representations have changed our understanding of the body and the ways in which we live and think about the world. Texts will range from the early modern period to the contemporary and include works by John Coetzee,Mary Shelley, Merlinda Bobis, Orlan and Stellarc. Films include Alien Resurrection and Titus. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Written work totalling 4,000 words. |
| Workload | 20 Hours of Lectures and 1 hour tutorial per week. |
| Areas of Interest | English |
| Majors/Specialisations | English, Digital Humanities, and New Media Performance |
| Academic Contact | Dr Jacqueline Lo |
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