MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


INS3210

Literature and society in Indonesia

B Hatley

8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis This subject reviews the development of modern literature in Indonesia, in the context of twentieth century Indonesian social and political life. It examines social factors contributing to the `birth' of Indonesian literature, its connection with the nationalist movement and its reflection on key ideological and cultural issues since independence. Works of prose, poetry and drama from successive periods are read in conjunction with discussion of social conditions of the time.

Assessment Essay (3500 words): 50% + Seminar presentation and paper (2000 words): 40% + Seminar participation: 10%

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