AustLit
Degrees
Description
This unit will study literary, film and theoretical texts from a range of post-colonial cultures (Australia, Kenya, West Indies, England, South Africa). Students will be asked to read these texts as individual literary and film works; to relate their readings to broader historical and ideological questions; and too develop a range of imaginative and analytical responses to questions which arise within post-colonial contexts around issues of identity, race, gender, language and diaspora.
Assessment
In-class test, equivalent of 1000 words (25%);
Collaborative assignment, 1000 words per student (25%);
Research essay 2000 words (50%).
Other Details
Offered in:
2010
Current Campus:
Burwood (Melbourne)
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