Australian Literature

Institution: 
Charles Sturt University
Coordinator: 
Gilbey, David
Code: 
LIT214
Year: 
2010
Levels: 
Undergraduate

This subject provides a survey of the development of Australian literature up to the 1970s through a study of significant novels, short stories and poetry. From the entries of the diaries of Captain Cook to contemporary multicultural writing students will be introduced to the diversity of Australian literature, focussing on key authors such as Henry Lawson, Judith Wright, Patrick White as well as a range of lesser-known writers and movements.

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Additional Information
Campus: 
Riverina, Distance Education
Offering: 
Semester 1
Offered History: 
2009
Supplementary Texts: 

Webby, Elizabeth (ed). The Cambridge Companion to Australian Literature. Cambridge University Press, 2000.

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