Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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

Notes

Synopsis

The unit provides an introduction to feminist literary theory and surveys contemporary fiction by women. A focus for study will be offered by an examination of the uses of autobiography, re-vision and re-construction - the act of 're-membering the self', which is one of the fundamental preoccupations of contemporary women's writing. The unit will enable students to build, if they choose, on the historical perspectives offered by ATS2503 (Writing Women).

Assessment

Essay (2500 words): 60%
Test (2 hours): 40%

Contact hours

2 hour seminar per week

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

English

Prerequisites

A first-year sequence in English or permission

Prohibitions

ATS3512