COMPLIT 709

Reading Across Cultures

Please note: this is archived course information from 2014 for COMPLIT 709.

Description

An advanced level review of approaches to the study of literature across cultures. Tests the potential and limits of theories of literature in the study of literary texts from many cultures and periods. Includes cross-cultural perspectives on authorship, intertextuality, reader-centred theories, literary translation, post-colonial literature, gender and sexuality, as well as reading across disciplines.

Availability 2014

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Ruth Diver

Reading/Texts

Recommended Reading

Assessment

Points

COMPLIT 709: 30 points

Prerequisites

Restrictions

COMPLIT 705