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131-203 The Oral Tradition in Australia | |
Note | Available as 131-303 at 3rd-year level. |
Credit Points | 16.7 2nd and 3rd year |
Coordinator | Dr J Senyard |
Semester | 1 |
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%), Essays, class papers and assignments totalling not more than 5000 words (90%). |
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