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Special Topic in English (Travel Narrative) (HEN212/HEN312)
Semester 2 / 2015

Texts

y separately published work icon Tracks Robyn Davidson , London : Jonathan Cape , 1980 Z811575 1980 single work autobiography travel (taught in 8 units)

Robyn Davidson tells the story of her 1977 journey across the desert, from Alice Springs to Western Australia. She and a Pitjantjara elder completed their crossing on camel's back. Tracks is the story of her adventure, not only across the desert, but also into self-discovery, and the discovery of the beauty, nobility, and history of the country and its people. (Source: Trove)

A Time to Keep Silence

As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

In Patagonia

A Small Place

We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families: Stories from Rwanda

Atlantic Sound

Description

This unit provides students with the opportunity to explore in depth a specific area of English that is not covered by other units, either through regular scheduled classes, or through directed study and regular supervision. Special Topics may be offered in a wide range of areas from the early modern period to the present day.

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