This course introduces students to diverse concepts of literature from a number of traditions from the Asian and Pacific region. The materials range from ancient to contemporary texts, which will all be presented in accessible English translation. Works studied will vary from year to year, and may include such forms as oracle bones, religious narratives, poetry, puppet theatre, classic novels, oral storytelling, folk tales and/or recent fiction, among others. Students will have the opportunity to critically reflect on the similarities and differences between literary forms from the Asian and Pacific region and European categories, such as the novel, poem, or epic. The course examines how and why literary forms have been significant within different Asian or Pacific societies and considers what it means to translate such literary works across language, history and culture. The course further explores aspects of the social and literary environments that have shaped the production and interpretation of literary texts in historical and contemporary cultures, and considers the impact of a writer's nationality, cultural background, gender, social class and historical situation on the shaping of a work of literature.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Describe how practitioners of literary studies have approached the study of the Asian and Pacific region;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the breadth, diversity and significance of literary forms within the Asian and Pacific region;
- Apply concepts and analytical tools from literary studies in ways that demonstrate critical thinking;
- Interpret primary sources in the context of scholarly debates and relevant intellectual traditions;
- Evaluate how the study of the Asian and Pacific region has influenced, and might influence, global literary studies;
- Communicate complex ideas in writing, speech, and/or multimedia, justifying methods and approaches as appropriate, individually and/or collaboratively.
Indicative Assessment
- Participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
- Tutorial Presentation (10) [LO 2,3,6]
- Reading Responses (1500 words) (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Creative Project (2000 words or equivalent) (30) [LO 2,3,6]
- Essay (2000 words) (30) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
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Workload
The total workload for the course is 130 hours including in-class time and independent study.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
All readings will be available on Wattle.
Preliminary Reading
All readings will be available on Wattle.
Majors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4080 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5280 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4264 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |