GSC2407

Authorship and Writing (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Mike Griffiths

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

Synopsis: This unit combines the study of ideas of authorsip with the critical study of a number of texts. The notion of authorship will be interrogated in relation to a variety of writing practices. The Romantic idea of the author (and that of the film auteur) will be examined in the light of recent critical theories.

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: GSC2415, GSC3407