Which literary works have inspired other writers? How have some challenged and changed the way people express themselves creatively? What are these works we call 'the big books', what makes them so important, or makes some people think they are so important? This topic considers these and many other questions. We will focus on aspects of cultural value and literary merit, while charting the reception of some of the most significant works of literature.
On completion of this topic, students will have had the opportunity to read and evaluate some of the core texts in our language - an opportunity that will properly prepare them for a completion of their major, or for further study in Honours and above.
Literature students will have the opportunity to communicate an understanding of the interpretation of literary texts through the production of analytical and argumentative writing while Creative Writing students will communicate high-level knowledge of narrative technique through the production of a literary text.
This topic aims to:
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