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Introduction to Indigenous Literature (ENGL10004)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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This subject will expose students to literature through a range of texts from Australia, New Zealand and Nigeria. Students will have the opportunity to examine contemporary works that cover diverse forms and genres of writing which explore issues related to nations' cultural formation. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the skills of critical analysis in the preparation for the study of literary courses. Issues relating to the representation of indigeneity in literature and film will be examined with a view to establishing whether there are distinct elements of Indigenous discourse. Comparisons will be made to the literature of other traditional cultures/colonised peoples throughout the world.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- know how writers may shape attitudes to race, culture and identity;
- know how to identify and critically analyse various historical, academic and literary constructions of indigeneity; and
- a knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Australian literature and have developed the ability to draw comparisons with the literature of other traditional cultures.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- the ability to critically examine and analyse a variety of texts;
- competence in conveying ideas clearly and fluently in both written and spoken forms; and
- the ability to collaborate effectively in group learning activities.
Last updated: 3 November 2022