Overview
When we read contemporary literature, how do we know what is valuable, good or lasting? Do we decide about literary value based on timelessness and complexity or daring and beauty? How important is taste or personal preference? In reading a set of major works from the last twenty years, this … For more content click the Read More button below.
The group of contemporary literary works that we might call "classic" is an intensely global one. While this course will focus on key literary elements of major works such as style and genre, we will also discuss the significance of global circulation and visual adaptation. This course will provide you with practical critical resources for reading, writing, reviewing and teaching global/contemporary novels, poems and plays. This course is designed for those of you who love to read contemporary literature or who want to discover more about great worldly writing. If you are completing a program in Education Studies, you will be offered the option of pursuing your study of Australian Literature through a pedagogical rubric.
Conditions for Enrolment
Prerequisite: 24 units of credit at Level 1
Course Attributes
General Education
Delivery
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Course Outline
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Fees
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $494 |
| Domestic Students | $4620 |
| International Students | $4620 |
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