This unit considers a range of Australian poetry, fiction and drama with a strong sense of place, and extends the city-bush divide that has been so prevalent in Australian culture. It is concerned with the ways a sense of place is manifested in literary works and examines the collective notion 'Australian' literature for the differences made by settings in diverse parts of Australia and the sensibilities of authors from different regions. The unit includes a number of Western Australian works, and writings by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous authors.<br/><br/>As a Level 3 unit, this unit aims to further develop students' skills in research, critical analysis and oral and written... -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Tony Hughes-d'Aeth
Prerequisites: any Level 2 English unit
