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ALL360 - Australian Literature

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Offered at:(B, W)
Credit point(s):1
Offerings: Trimester 2
EFTSL value: 0.125
Unit chair:L Mc Credden
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Content

This unit introduces students to a range of Australian fiction, poetry and drama. A detailed understanding of writing genres and forms, and of Australian literary history, will entail readings of both early and contemporary texts. Students will learn to approach literary texts through thematic and theoretical focuses, with specific attention to Indigenous writing and multicultural writing.

Assessment

Seminar paper 1000-1500 words 25%, in-class test 1000 words 25%, essay 2000 words 50%.

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$706$706$706$2138$2273

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.

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