AustLit

The first half of this unit will present an overview of the history of print culture in Australia since 1788; there will be a special focus on the publishing of Australian literary works and on the contribution of newspapers, magazines and more recently the Internet. The second half of the unit will deal with the publication of little magazines in Australia since 1900 and the role they have played and still play in fostering Australian literary culture. Cross-listed for Master of Publishing students.