Contemporary Literature: Reading and Writing (ENGL1500)
School of English, Media Studies and Art History (EMSAH) - University of Queensland
2012

Texts

y separately published work icon The Goldfinches of Baghdad Robert Adamson , Chicago : Flood Editions , 2006 Z1305059 2006 selected work poetry (taught in 2 units)

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts

Description

This course introduces students to examples of the best contemporary writing in English, from a range of cultures. It complements the focus on classic literature in ENGL1800. Genres include the novel, the graphic novel, and poetry and authors studied are Robert Adamson, Alison Bechdel, J. M. Coetzee, Chris Cleave, Jennifer Egan, and Ian McEwan. In addition to providing a grounding in contemporary literature, this course teaches critical reading and writing skills.

Assessment

Attendance; online quizzes; two essays; a creative writing exercise; a final exam.

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Levels: Undergraduate
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