Australian Literature: National Literature 1

Institution: 
Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) at UNSW
Coordinator: 
Moore, Assoc. Prof. Nicole
Code: 
ZHSS2133
Year: 
2010
Levels: 
Undergraduate

This course examines the range of Australian writing, selected from the traditional genres of poetry and the novel, autobiographical writing, and writing for the stage, television and cinema. In a particular year, the focus may be on a specific period and/or a genre, rather than a broad survey.

Texts: 
Herbert, Xavier Capricornia : A Novel 1938 Novel
Prichard, Katharine Susannah Coonardoo : The Well in the Shadow 1928 Novel
Jose, Nicholas [ed.]
Goldsworthy, Kerryn [ed.]
Heiss, Anita [ed.]
McCooey, David [ed.]
Minter, Peter [ed.]
Moore, Nicole [ed.]
Webby, Elizabeth [ed.]
Macquarie PEN Anthology of Australian Literature 2009 Anthology
Moffatt, Tracey Nice Coloured Girls 1987 Film/TV
Wright, Alexis Plains of Promise 1997 Novel
Malouf, David Remembering Babylon 1993 Novel
Stead, Christina Seven Poor Men of Sydney 1934 Novel
Porter, Dorothy The Monkey's Mask 1994 Novel
Organisational Body: 
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Degrees: 
Bachelor of Arts
Assessment: 

2 essays, 1500-2000 words, 2500-3500 words

Additional Information
Offering: 
Semester 1
Categories:
Unit Contexts: Australian Literary Studies