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<p>This unit combines a historical and contemporary overview of Australian literature with intensive study of selected themes and genres, including novels, short fiction and poetry. Topics may include colonial settler literary texts and their various engagements with the figure of the indigene; representations of landscape and the bush in white settler and indigenous writing; colonial and post-colonial myths of national identity in literary texts; migration and cultural diversity; issues of gender, sexuality, race and class in literary representations of Australia; contemporary Australian literature; and shifts in how Australian literature is viewed from a transnational or global perspective. Students will gain an appreciation of the development of Australian literature in the context of changes in Australian society and identities.</p>
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<p>This unit combines a historical and contemporary overview of Australian literature with intensive study of selected themes and genres, including novels, short fiction and poetry. Topics may include colonial settler literary texts and their various engagements with the figure of the indigene; representations of landscape and the bush in white settler and indigenous writing; colonial and post-colonial myths of national identity in literary texts; migration and cultural diversity; issues of gender, sexuality, race and class in literary representations of Australia; contemporary Australian literature; and shifts in how Australian literature is viewed from a transnational or global perspective. Students will gain an appreciation of the development of Australian literature in the context of changes in Australian society and identities.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit combines a historical and contemporary overview of Australian literature with intensive study of selected themes and genres, including novels, short fiction and poetry. Topics may include colonial settler literary texts and their various engagements with the figure of the indigene; representations of landscape and the bush in white settler and indigenous writing; colonial and post-colonial myths of national identity in literary texts; migration and cultural diversity; issues of gender, sexuality, race and class in literary representations of Australia; contemporary Australian literature; and shifts in how Australian literature is viewed from a transnational or global perspective. Students will gain an appreciation of the development of Australian literature in the context of changes in Australian society and identities.</p>
Unit content
<p>This unit combines a historical and contemporary overview of Australian literature with intensive study of selected themes and genres, including novels, short fiction and poetry. Topics may include colonial settler literary texts and their various engagements with the figure of the indigene; representations of landscape and the bush in white settler and indigenous writing; colonial and post-colonial myths of national identity in literary texts; migration and cultural diversity; issues of gender, sexuality, race and class in literary representations of Australia; contemporary Australian literature; and shifts in how Australian literature is viewed from a transnational or global perspective. Students will gain an appreciation of the development of Australian literature in the context of changes in Australian society and identities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/balit3005">091523 - Literature</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BATCC1001" target="_blank">BATCC1001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BATCC1002" target="_blank">BATCC1002</a>" / "LITCI1000" / "LITCI1001" and must have completed 2 of "BALIT2%" / "BATCC2%" / "BAXDC2%" / "LITCI2%"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BALIT2005" target="_blank">BALIT2005</a>" / "LITCI1006" / "LITCI2202" / "LITCI3202"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Review aspects of Australia’s cultural history as expressed through literature</p>
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<p>Read, discuss and analyse a variety of Australian texts, genres, and writers</p>
K3
<p>Interpret the treatment of selected themes and tropes in specific texts within appropriate historical and cultural contexts and frameworks</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate critical reading practices</p>
S2
<p>Articulate an informed perspective</p>
S3
<p>Analyse Australian texts in relation to their historical, cultural, political and/or critical contexts</p>
S4
<p>Identify and evaluate relevant critical sources for purposes of research</p>
A1
<p>Present a clear and coherent argument in written/visual form, making appropriate use of evidence and quotations from literary texts, and using appropriate referencing and presentation skills</p>
A2
<p>Recognise and reflect on the social and cultural significance of Australian literary texts in relation to contemporary social and political discourses</p>
A3
<p>Critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge of literary texts and relevant scholarship</p>
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<p>Evaluate and explain critical sources used for assessment tasks</p>
Assessment
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<p>Analyse students' own critical reception of texts via short reviews or reports including a reflection on their own active engagement in the unit.</p>
<p>Folio of Short Reading Reports including Active Participation Reflection</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, S1, S4, A2, A3
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<p>Short Essay or Presentation on at least one of the literary texts studied, in relation to a question about cultural or social issues</p>
<p>Short Essay or Presentation</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3, A4
3
<p>Analysis of primary text/s within a critical or theoretical context, using both textual analysis and critical sources to develop a coherent argument in response to the topic question. Annotated bibliography evaluating critical sources used</p>
<p>Research essay with annotated bibliography</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3, A4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/balit3005">091523 - Literature</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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