MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
GSC1401
Introduction to culture and English
Bryan Coleborne
6 points + First semester + 3 hours per week (1-hour lecture, 2 hours
tutorial, plus occasional extra hour for screenings and presentations) +
Gippsland/Distance
Synopsis This subject focuses on the three major literary forms (prose
fiction, poetry and drama) and introduces the techniques, aims and assumptions
of literary criticism. It introduces students to broader concepts of culture as
they bear on how we read and value these literary forms and develops an
understanding of literature as a cultural institution. Literary texts will be
drawn from different historical periods and cultures, with some emphasis on
works from the twentieth century. A contemporary Australian film is also
included in the syllabus.
Assessment Progressive assessment: 60% + Examination: 40% + The total
length of assessment will not exceed 5000 words
Prescribed texts
Poetry
- Leonard J (ed.) Seven centuries of poetry in English 3rd edn, OUP,
1994
Fiction
- Austen J Pride and prejudice OUP, 1980
- Calvino I Marcovaldo Picador, 1985
- Head B Maru Heinemann, 1985
- Malouf D Johnno Penguin, 1985
Drama
- Havel V Temptation Faber and Faber, 1990
- Shakespeare W Twelfth Night Signet, rev. edn, 1987
- Gallipoli (film) dir. Peter Weir
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