GSC2405

Contemporary Fiction (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Mike Griffiths and Simon Cooper

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2003 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2003 (OCL)

Synopsis: The unit requires students to study a number of examples of recent fiction, drawn from a range of traditions (West Indian, US, British, for example) and exemplifying different kinds of formal developments. Issues include social, feminist and historical concerns in the texts studied.

Assessment: Essay (2000 words): 40% + Examination (2.5 hours): 60%

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week (1-hour lecture, 1-hour tutorial)

Prerequisites: GSC1402, GSC1901 or equivalent

Prohibitions: GSC3405