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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : History

131-203/303 The Oral Tradition in Australia

Availability:

Not offered in 1997.

Credit Points:

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator:

Dr J Senyard

Contact:

One 2-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial a week.

Subject Description:

This subject examines the oral tradition in Australia, with reference to the particular attributes of oral texts and to changes in its cultural significance. On completion of this subject students should be able to recognise the diversity of the oral tradition: its different forms, purposes and audiences; appreciate critically a range of oral texts, reflect on the role of memory in constructing oral narrative, and demonstrate verbal and written skills.

Assessment:

Tutorial participation (10%), written work amounting to no more than 5.000 words (90%).
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