MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


ENH1122

Text and context II

C Worth

6 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: Normally ENH1111 or CLS1010 + Prohibition: CLS1020

Synopsis Continuing the work of `Text and context I', this subject looks at the interactions between texts and their contexts - historical, social, linguistic, cultural, ideological, and personal. Using a wide range of examples we will consider the interactions between language and ideology, context and meaning. The key role of narrative in culture will be explored.

Assessment Written (1500 words): 30% + Examinations (2 hours): 20% + Practical work/seminar participation: 50%

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