AMERICAN LITERATURE
ENG2ALT
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore the emergence of new kinds of writings in the United States from the American Renaissance of the nineteenth century through to the present day, with a particular focus on modernist and postmodernist texts. We will examine some of the ways in which a distinctive American voice emerges in the period under examination as well as key concepts such as the American Dream, American exceptionalism, and Westward expansion. In particular, students will explore disputes over notions of truth, history, and memory in American literature during this period, as well as examining the relationship between Europe and the United States.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorStephanie Downes
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesWritten work that demonstrates knowledge of the relevant concepts.Written work that conforms to the proper academic protocols of citation and reference enrollment.Written work that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the relevant criticism.Written work that demonstrates the relevant critical skills.Written work that is clearly written and cogently argued.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of first-year English or HUS1PWR or HUS1FAS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsENG3ALT
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Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Americanah
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AuthorAdiche, Chimamanda Ngozi
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PublisherFourth Estate
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The Great Gatsby
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AuthorFitzgerald, Scott
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Publishercharles scribner
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O Pioneers!
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AuthorCather, Willa
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PublisherPenguin
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Farenheit 459
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AuthorBradbury, Ray
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PublisherPenguin
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Beloved
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AuthorMorrison, T.
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PublisherPICADOR
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephanie Downes
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 h lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 h seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2000-word Research Essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1000-word Textual AnalysisTo be due early in the semester (week 4/5) to provide feedback on students' early progress in the subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1000-word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |