Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

ATS2502 - Contemporary and Post-Modern English Literature

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Clayton First semester 2011 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Melinda Harvey

Notes

Previously coded ENH2530

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

Written work: 50%
Examination: 40%
Participation: 10%

Contact hours

2 hours (1 lecture and 1 tutorial) per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

English

Prerequisites

A first-year sequence in English