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2022 unit information
Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates.
Last updated: 4 March 2022
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Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 1 hour class (online), 1 x 2-hour seminar per week
Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 1 x 1-hour class (online) per week, 1 x 2-hour seminar or equivalent per week
This unit introduces students to a range of Australian texts, including works of fiction, poetry, film, drama, life writing, and non-fiction. With a central focus on contemporary narratives by First Nations Australian storytellers, such as Leah Purcell, Ellen Van Neerven, and Kim Scott, this unit prompts students to consider how stories impact not only our broader conceptions of “nation” but also our more intimate understandings of “home” and “belonging.” Taking a decolonising approach to the study of Australian literature, this unit investigates how the diverse nature of storytelling contributes to narratives of Australia from the pre-colonial period until today. Students will be introduced to a range of thematic, theoretical and aesthetic approaches that will extend their understanding of textual engagement and production.
Explain key theories, concepts and principles of history, forms and uses of Australia Literature
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
Employ a range of generic and bibliographic digital communication technologies to conduct literary research and deliver scholarly written work
GLO5: Problem solving
Explain key theories, concepts and principles of literary scholarship, including the methodologies of close reading, critical analysis and written presentation informed by relevant research
Demonstrate and document autonomy, responsibility, accountability and a continued commitment to learning and skill development, as a reflective practitioner in literary studies and profession
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: ALL260 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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