Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Arts and Humanities

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• Unit Title

  Literature and Social Change

• Unit Code

  CCC3103

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit provides deep investigation of literary theory in fields such as postcolonial studies, gender studies and postmodernism. It will draw upon a range of literary works and consider ways social change and subversion are given voice through theatre, poetry and prose.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CCC3107

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply selected theoretical models to texts drawn from diverse cultures and voices.
2. Demonstrate an awareness of the ambiguities and complexities of postcolonial and postmodern discourse and the need to clarify their own speaking positions.
3. Identify and articulate critical perspectives related to literary theory, including language, gender, appropriation, globalisation, nationalism, hybridity and diaspora.

Unit Content

1. Application of appropriate theoretical models to selected texts and discussions of relevant issues in literary theory.
2. Critical reading of selected works representative of social change through thematic technical development and variation.
3. Introduction to selected key concepts in contemporary literary theory drawn from postcolonial studies, gender criticism, Marxist criticism, queer theory or other postmodern literary movements.
4. Study of background relevant to the development of postcolonial and other selected literature.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, audio-visual presentations and guest speakers.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Lane, R. L. (2006). Fifty key literary theorists. New York, NY: Routledge.
• Loomba, A. (1998). Colonialism/postcolonialism. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
• Eagleton, T. (2008). Literary theory: An introduction (Anniversary edition). [electronic resource] Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press.
• Huggan, G. (2001). The postcolonial exotic: Marketing the margins. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
• Boehmer, E. (1995). Colonial and postcolonial literature. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
• Bhabha, H. (1990). Nation and narration. New York, NY: Routledge.
• Ashcroft, B. (2001). Post-colonial transformation. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
• Ashcroft, B., Griffiths, G., & Tiffin, H. (1998). Key concepts in post-colonial studies. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
• Jefferson, A. & Robey, D (eds). (1986). Modern literary theory. (2nd ed.). London, United Kingdom: BT Batsford.
• McLeod, J. (2000). Beginning postcolonialism. Manchester, United Kingdom: MUP.
• Said, E. (1979). Orientalism. New York, NY: Vintage Books.
• Selden, R., Widdowson, P. & Brooker, P. (2005). A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory. (5th ed.). Harlow, United Kingdom; New York, NY: Pearson Longman.
• Talib, I. (2002). The language of postcolonial literatures: An introduction. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
• Thieme, J. (2001). Postcolonial con-texts: Writing back to the canon. London, United Kingdom: Continuum.
• Whisker, G. (2000). Post-colonial and African American women's writing: A critical introduction. Houndmills, United Kingdom: Macmillan.

Journal References

• Meanjin Note: Available online via ECU library website. Hard Copy available at Bunbury campus.
• Granta Note: Available online via ECU library website. Hard Copy available at Bunbury campus.
• Kunapipi Note: Available online via ECU library website.
• World literature written in English Note: Available online via ECU library website.
• Journal of Commonwealth literature Note: Available online via ECU library website.
• World literature today Note: Available online via ECU library website.

^ Mandatory reference

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