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(ARTS)
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Leader: Robin Gerster
Offered:
Not offered in 2005.
Synopsis: This unit examines the dynamics of 'Asian' (esp. South Asian) identity in the postcolonial era, as revealed in a range of fictional texts. Issues discussed include representational dichotomies and intersections of 'East' and 'West', cultural hybridity, diaspora, and Australian responses to Asia in both literature and the media.
Assessment: Essay (2000 words): 50% + Short essay (1500 words): 30% + Seminar participation: 20%
Contact Hours: 2 hour seminar per week
Prerequisites: A first-year sequence in English or permission
Prohibitions: ENH3710