Summer 2008

E s344L • Australian Literature and Film

Course Description

Australian literature draws upon three significant traditions--British, European, and American--in its forging of a vital and interesting national literature with its own unique features. We will read significant fiction produced in Australia in the 20th century as well as view important films. Overall, a discovery of a continent, a nation, and a literary and film tradition.

Grading Policy

Sixteen pages of prose on written texts and films 90%
Short reading quizzes 10%

Texts

Robyn Davidson, Tracks
Frank Moorehouse, The Americans, Baby
Michael Wilding, Mini-Anthology
Small Xeroxed anthology of related stories and readings

Films: Walkabout and selected others

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