Irish Literature

About this subject

• What you'll learn

  This subject will explore the role of Irish literature as a vehicle for articulating distinctive Irish identities and literary voices. The major focus will be on the literature of the Irish Literary Revival and the Anglo-Irish tradition during the years of emergent nationalism and the formation of the modern Irish state. We will also explore more recent cultural debates over the status of Irish literature and its relation to new writing.

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• Assessments

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• About Griffith University

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• GRF-LCI21-Irish Literature (no longer available)

Others

Note: Level 2 subjects normally assume an introductory level of prior knowledge in this area, e.g. from studying related Level 1 subjects or other relevant experience.

Additional requirements

• Other requirements - Broadband access

Study load

0.125 EFTSL

This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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