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131-020 The Oral Tradition in Australia | |
Note | Formerly available as 131-203/303. Students who have completed 131-203/303 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr J Senyard |
Prerequisites | Usually 25 points of first year History, see Prerequisites. |
Semester | Not Offered (view timetable) |
Contact | A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per 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 | Written work totalling 4000 words. |
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