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Young Adult Fiction - LIT848

This unit examines a range of literature written for adolescents and young adults. Issues which will be addressed include: the idea of a literature for young people, concepts of adolescence, representations of subjectivity, sexuality, gender, ideology and forms of social organisation. The unit also examines a range of genres, including fantasy, realism, experimental and historical genres.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

E2 - Evening; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde

X2 - External study; Offered in Session 2 (On-campus dates: None)

Staff Contact(s): Dr Robyn McCallum, Dr Victoria Flanagan
Prerequisites:

Admission to MA in English Literature or MA in Childrens Literature or MA in Creative Writing or PGDipArts in Childrens Literature  Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s):
Unit Designation(s):

Arts

Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of English

Faculty of Arts

Timetable Information

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