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Global Literature and Postcolonialism (ENGL30006)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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In this subject, students learn how colonisation, decolonisation and large-scale migration have shaped literary traditions from the late nineteenth century to the present, including the canon of English Literature, and how writers from different parts of world have responded to the challenges wrought by globalisation and new forms of imperialism. They also learn why some works become global in terms of their readerships and their circulation and why others remain tied to nations and/or regions, and what is gained and lost when literary works go out into the wider world, or are read in translation.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should have:

  • A deeper understanding of the importance of textual traditions in shaping responses to other places, peoples, culture
  • A knowledge and understanding of the social, political and cultural forces that have informed and shaped colonial, postcolonial and diasporic writing since the late 19th century
  • Develop a knowledge and appreciation of the subject matter, styles and narrative conventions used by colonial, postcolonial and diasporic writers, and how these writers have used the space of literature to comment on historical and contemporary social and moral issues
  • Gain an overview of key writers of postcolonial theory and their most significant concepts and critical insights.

Generic skills

On successful completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  • The ability to apply new research skills and critical methods to a field of inquiry
  • Develop critical self-awareness and shape the capacity to persuasive arguments
  • The ability to communicate arguments and ideas effectively and articulately, both in writing and to others.

Last updated: 11 April 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

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: 11 April 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Book Review

  • 1000 words
Throughout the semester20%

An essay

  • 1500 words
Mid semester40%

An essay

  • 1500 words
During the examination period40%
Hurdle requirement: Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 11 April 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorLynda Ng
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal 30 hours: a 1 hour lecture and a 1.5 hour tutorial per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    lynda.ng@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Further information

Last updated: 11 April 2024