MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

ENH2750

Contemporary women's fiction and theory

P Nestor

Synopsis The subject provides an introduction to feminist literary theory and surveys contemporary fiction by women. A focus for study will be offered by an examination of 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 subject will enable students to build, if they choose, on the historical perspectives offered by ENH2570 (Writing women).

Assessment Essay (3000 words): 50% + Two exercises (1500 words): 50% + Students whose written work and participation are satisfactory will be excused an examination

Prescribed texts

• Alther L Other women Penguin
• Anderson J Tirra Lirra by the river Penguin
• Atwood M Cat's eye Virago
• Hulme K The bone people Pan
• Lee H (ed.)The secret self: Short stories by women Dent
• Modjeska D Poppy McPhee Gribble
• Morrison T Beloved Picador
• Sarraute N Childhood John Calder
• Weldon F The life and loves of a she devil Coronet