Lehrende/r: Kylie Ann Crane
Veranstaltungsart: Hauptseminar
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Semesterwochenstunden: 2
Credits: 6,0
Unterrichtssprache: Englisch
Min. | Max. Teilnehmerzahl: - | 15
Prioritätsschema: Senatsrichtlinie zzgl. Bevorzugung höherer Fachsemester Zulassung gemäß Richtlinie über den Zugang zu teilnahmebeschränkten Lehrveranstaltungen vom 07. März 2007. Nähere Informationen hierzu entnehmen Sie bitte www.info.jogustine.uni-mainz.de/senatsrichtlinieÜber die Senatsrichtlinie hinaus werden bei der Platzvergabe für diese Veranstaltung Studierende höherer Fachsemester bevorzugt berücksichtigt.
Inhalt: This seminar looks at Australian indigeneity as negotiated in written texts. These texts encompass life-writing, novels, and essays, as well as historical documents. By focussing on West Australian indigeneity in particular, the issue of the ‘Stolen Generations’ will emerge as a central concern. Readings from the fields of ficto-criticism and critical whiteness studies will help us to develop a greater understanding for the vocabulary and sensitivities that discussions of (ethnic) identity require. Further readings from the debates regarding Colin Johnson / Mudrooroo’s racial identity will help us to understand the stakes of West Australian negotiations of Aboriginality. Historical documents, policies and statements will also form a significant part of the extra readings. Students will be required to read the three texts listed below, actively participate in discussion, prepare (some of the extra) readings as part of a presentation in class, submit two short pieces of writing (short(!) position paper & abstract), as well as write a term paper (approx 4,000-4,500 words) in order to obtain credit for this seminar.
Empfohlene Literatur: Please obtain (buy/borrow for the duration of the semester) copies of Sally Morgan My Place Doris Pilkington / Nugi Garimara Follow The Rabbit-Proof Fence Kim Scott True Country
