Australian Literature Honours C: Classic Australian Fiction (ASLT4013)
Semester 1, Semester 2 / 2009

Description

This seminar examines a range of Australian novels that have achieved the status of 'classics'. It will examine the background of historical debates about the emergence of a distinctive Australian literature, the emergence of the 'Great Australian Novel', and arguments about literary canons. It will develop techniques of close reading while also attending to the wider social contexts of reception and reputation-making both nationally and internationally.

Assessment

All students will submit a long essay on a topic to be approved. Essays are 15000 words in length. Each semester option is assessed by a 4000 word essay.

Other Details

Department permission required for enrolment.

Levels: Undergraduate - Honours
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