Undergraduate GRF-LCS33-2020

American Literature

Walk in the footsteps of America’s greatest literary figures. Highlight some of the country’s most famous writers and influential movements. Learn how authors used their craft to explore their culture, history and political identities.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Required

Study terms

26 Aug 2019
02 Mar 2020

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University ranking

2020

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject you will:

be familiar with some key writers and movements in American literature from the late nineteenth century
be able to make connections between American literary production and important trends in American culture and history
be aware of comparative perspectives in literature
have developed and refined their skills in literary and cultural analysis
have refined their ability to write about literature and cultural history in an academic context.

Topics covered

- Expatriates: Americans in Europe
- Regionalism: the southwest
- The city
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online assignment submission
- Online materials
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

GRF-LCS22-Understanding Narrative Fiction

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

Explore American literature and its connections with the formation of cultural and political identities, institutions and histories through three case studies: expatriatism, regionalism and the representation of the city. This subject surveys some key writers and movements in American literature since the late nineteenth century, and draws links to important trends in American culture and history. It also develops your awareness of comparative perspectives, drawing out similarities and contrasts in the concern and themes of this literature with European modernism and Australian literary nationalism.

Assessments

Essay 1 (30%)
Essay 2 (30%)
Non-Invigilated Exam — Take Home Exam (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term (25 Aug 19 to 24 Nov 19)

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

Animal Dreams

Barbara Kingsolver

Required

The Day of the Locust and Miss Lonelyhearts

Nathanael West

Required

Jazz

Toni Morrison

Required

Libra

Don DeLillo

Required

Daisy Miller

Henry James

Required

Ceremony

Leslie Marmon Silko

Required

Next study term (01 Mar 20 to 31 May 20)

Textbook information is pending.

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