The course introduces the concepts of literature in a number of Asian traditions past and present, which will all be presented in accessible English translation. The course will focus on attitudes to literature and explore the variety of texts in Asian literatures, requiring students to consider the relevance of European genre categories. Students will be encouraged to explore the social and literary environments that have shaped the production and interpretation of literary texts, and to consider the significance of such matters as a writer’s nationality, cultural background, gender, social class and historical context.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Having completed this course students will be able to:- Describe how literary studies has approached the study of Asia;
- Critically use concepts and tools from literary studies to develop, review, analyse and synthesise knowledge about Asia;
- Evaluate how the study of Asia has influenced literary studies;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical, social and cultural environments that produced literature and literary genres across Asia.
Indicative Assessment
In-Class and Discussion Board Participation (10%); Five Literature Reviews (15%); Essay #1, 1500 words/2000 PG (30%); Essay #2, 2500words/3500 PG (40%); Class presentation of Final Essay with circulated abstract (5%).The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
1 x 2 hour lecture plus 1 x 1 hour tutorial per weekRequisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
All readings will be available on-linePreliminary Reading
All readings will be available on-line
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and 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). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1164 | |
| 2014 | $2478 | |
| 2013 | $2472 | |
| 2012 | $2472 | |
| 2011 | $2424 | |
| 2010 | $2358 | |
| 2009 | $2286 | |
| 2008 | $2286 | |
| 2007 | $2286 | |
| 2006 | $2286 | |
| 2005 | $2286 | |
| 2004 | $1926 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2574 |
| 2014 | $3246 |
| 2013 | $3240 |
| 2012 | $3240 |
| 2011 | $3240 |
| 2010 | $3240 |
| 2009 | $3240 |
| 2008 | $3240 |
| 2007 | $3132 |
| 2006 | $3132 |
| 2005 | $3132 |
| 2004 | $2916 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8893 | 18 Jul 2016 | 29 Jul 2016 | 31 Aug 2016 | 28 Oct 2016 | In Person | N/A |