This course examines a range of Australian literary, theatrical and cinematic crime narratives from the 19th century to the present. It explores Australian literary, stage and screen history through the ideas of crime and the criminal, introducing students to key 19th and 20th century Australian texts and investigating the relationships between literature, ethics, law and society. It also introduces students to a range of critical approaches to reading generic or 'popular' fiction and film. Writers and directors considered may include Marcus Clarke, Kim Scott, David Michod, John Hillcoat, Dorothy Porter and Andrew McGahan.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon Successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Think critically about notions of crime, justice and ethics in relation to literature and Australian culture.
- Write and speak critically about a range of literary and cinematic genres
- Demonstrate familiarity with a range of key Australian texts and films from the early nineteenth century to the present.
- Understand and successfully deploy a range of terms and concepts integral to literary studies.
Indicative Assessment
1,500 word essay (30%, learning outcomes 1,2,3,4)
2,500 word essay (45%), learning outcomes 1,2,3,4)
Tutorial participation (10%, learning outcomes 1,2,4)
1000 word critical analysis (15%, Learning outcome 4)
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Workload
The course consists of one 1.5 hour lecture, one 1 hour tutorial and 7.5 hours of associated study time per week.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Preliminary Reading
Marcus Clarke, For the Term of His Natural Life (Penguin or UQP).As per prescribed texts
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3054 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4368 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4269 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |