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ENGL2058 Theories of Imitation and Representation

Later Year Course

Offered By School of Cultural Inquiry
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject English
Offered in ENGL2058 will not be offered in 2012
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

The course will introduce students to some theories of Imitation and Representation, and to some of the corresponding questions about 'truth' and value in literature (with some reference to other art forms). We shall explore some early conceptions of mimesis, including those of Plato, Aristotle, Sidney and Johnson, but the primary focus will be on literary theory in the modern period.

Indicative Assessment

Written assignments totaling 4,000 words: 100%

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.

Preliminary Reading

* Leitch et. al. (Ed.'s) The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism.

Academic Contact To Be Advised

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