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Introduction to Literature (EGL121)
Semester 1 / 2011

Texts

y separately published work icon Three Plays by Asian Australians Tạ Bình Duy , Anna Yen , Indija N. Mahjoeddin , Donald Batchelor (editor), Brisbane : Playlab , 2000 Z968616 2000 selected work drama (taught in 8 units)

'The three texts in this volume explore culture, myth, marriage, pilgimage, family and journeys from the mores of Old China to those of contemporary Australia.' (From the publisher's website.)

Description

The unit introduces a wide and challenging range of literary texts. Designed to provide an essential foundation for further literary studies, the unit encourages students to explore different ways of reading and interpreting genres: narrative fiction, poetry and drama. This unit should also have wide appeal to enterprising students from other majors who are interested in reflecting on the role and value of literature in society.

Other Details

Offered in: 2010
Current Campus: Murdoch, External
Levels: Undergraduate
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