ALL706 - Histories, Fictions

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:

(B, X)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:

0.125

Unit chair:H Young

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

The unit offers the opportunity to discuss in depth a very wide range of literary texts, from Homer's Odyssey through to very recent Australian writing, in the context of recent literary and historiographical theory. Classes will offer the opportunity for candidates to workshop both their critical and theoretical essays and/or their creative work. Special attention will be given to formal and genre considerations, in looking at the most effective ways to combine fiction and history. Text may be varied from year to year, according to student interest.

Assessment

Assignment 1: Essay, or one or more pieces of creative work, up to 2500 words - 50%
Assignment 2: Essay, or one or two pieces of creative work, up to 2500 words - 50%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$733$733$2452$2891

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.