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ATS3409

Faculty of Arts

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Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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.

LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
OfferedNot offered in 2011
Coordinator(s)Susanna Scarparo

Notes

Previously coded CLS3045

Synopsis

The unit consists of three interrelated modules. The first focuses on the construction of the self, covering key theoretical debates on autobiography and self-invention. In the second module, we focus on biography, particularly fictional biography and its relationship with evidence, documents and truth. In the third module we explore the relationship between women's life writing fictional recreation and historical interpretation and reflect on the process and implications involved in writing women's history through film.

Assessment

Essay (1500 words) or auto/biographical project agreed upon with subject coordinator (1500 words or equivalent): 30%
Research essay (2500 words): 40%
Tutorial paper in the form of an initial presentation of the research essay: 20%
Class participation: 10%
In the essay third-year students will be expected to develop a deeper theoretical understanding of a text of their choice not studied in class.

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

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

Italian studies
Comparative literature and cultural studies

Prohibitions

ATS2409