2591 (v.7) Literary Studies 212

Area:

Department of Communication and Cultural Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Study of narrative as a genre through the reading of various narrative texts - short and long prose, fiction, including popular sub-genres such as fantasy fiction, science fiction or detective fiction, film and historical narratives. The theory, structures and history of the genre, the relationship to cultural change. The contexts of modernity and postmodernity in contemporary texts.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the concept of narrative in relation to culture. An understanding of the concept of cultural instrumentality. An understanding of the key terms informing the field of narrative theory. Read a range of genres in relation to the above concepts.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Gibaldi, Joseph. (1999), MLA handbook for writers of research papers (fifth edition). New York, Modern Language Association of America.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay (1) 20%, Essay (2) 35%, Preparation and participation 20%, Tutorial discussion 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y