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Indigenous Literature (ENGL10004)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject will begin by expanding traditional conceptions of literature to include creative writing, artistic representations, theatrical performance and film. Students will be exposed to living texts emergent from various contexts including Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, North America and other First Nation communities around the world. Issues relating to the representation of Indigeneity by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous authors will be examined, particularly in regard to nationhood. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the skills of critical analysis in preparation for student’s engagement with courses of study that require the close reading of texts as reflective of broader cultural, social and political formation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critically examine and analyse a variety of texts
- Convey ideas clearly and fluently in both written and spoken forms
- Understand how authors, through their texts, may inform and challenge attitudes to race, culture and identity
- Demonstrate an ability to identify and critically analyse various historical, academic and literary constructions of indigeneity
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
- Ability to ability to understand texts in relation to wider social debates
- Competence in conveying ideas clearly and fluently in both written and spoken forms
- Effective research essay writing in response to the set texts
- Effective oral presentation skills
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the B-ARTSEXT Bachelor of Arts (Extended) program.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Tutorial presentation (5 minute duration) on one of the set readings. Followed by a one page paper summarising the discussion (500 words)
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Critical essay
| Week 7 | 25% |
Research Essay
| During the examination period | 40% |
Class attendance and participation | Throughout the semester | 15% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Shanysa McConville Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 36 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
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- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Arts (Extended) - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 31 January 2024