Monash University Arts Undergraduate handbook 1995

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ENH2750

Contemporary women's fiction and theory

P Nestor

8 points * 2 hours per week * Second semester * Clayton

The subject provides an introduction to feminist literary theory and surveys contemporary fiction by women. A focus for study will be offered by an examination of uses of autobiography, re-vision and re-construction - the act of `re-membering the self,' which is one of the fundamental preoccupations of contemporary women's writing. The subject will enable students to build, if they choose, on the historical perspectives offered by ENH2570 (Writing women).

Assessment

Essay (3000 words): 50% * One class paper : 20% * One exercise (1500 words): 30% * Students whose written work and participation are satisfactory will be excused an examination

Prescribed texts

Alther L Other women Penguin

Anderson J Tirra lirra by the river Penguin

Atwood M Cat's eye Virago

Hulme K The bone people Pan

Lee H (ed.) The secret self: Short stories by women Dent

Morrison T Beloved Picador

Olsen T Tell me a riddle Virago

Sarraute N Childhood John Calder

Weldon F The life and loves of a she devil Coronet



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