ENH2530

Contemporary English Literature ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Undergraduate

(ARTS)

Leader: Alan Dilnot

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: The unit will examine representative examples of contemporary drama, poetry and fiction from the English-writing world. Particular attention will be given to postmodern texts, but other topics such as post-colonialism and feminism will also be studied.

Assessment: Class presentation (1000 words): 20% + Essay (1500 words): 30% + Examination (2 hours): 40% + Seminar participation: 10%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 lecture and 1 tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: A first-year sequence in English