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Students will identify and explore features of contemporary texts in the Aotearoa New Zealand context.

About this paper

Paper title Representing Aotearoa NZ in Contemporary Literature Texts
Subject Pathway
EFTS 0.050
Points 6 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $295.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
DipArts
Contact

uoo.pathways@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Nicola Cummins

Textbooks

Texts supplied through eReserve

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and use tools for literary analysis
2. Introduce the historical development of a distinct Aotearoa New Zealand voice
3. Explore some recurrent themes evident in the literature of Aotearoa New Zealand
4. Demonstrate close reading skills across several literary genres, including poetry, fiction, and film
5. Demonstrate writing skills across genres both academic and creative
6. Produce a clear and effective oral presentation

Overview

Students will identify and explore features of contemporary texts in the Aotearoa New Zealand context.

About this paper

Paper title Representing Aotearoa NZ in Contemporary Literature Texts
Subject Pathway
EFTS 0.050
Points 6 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
DipArts
Contact

uoo.pathways@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff
  • Nicola Cummins
  • Phil Maw
  • Textbooks

    Textbooks supplied through eReserve.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:

    1. Identify and use tools for literary analysis
    2. Introduce the historical development of a distinct Aotearoa New Zealand voice
    3. Explore some recurrent themes evident in the literature of Aotearoa New Zealand
    4. Demonstrate close reading skills across several literary genres, including poetry, fiction and film
    5. Demonstrate writing skills across genres, both academic and creative
    6. Produce a clear and effective oral presentation
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