This subject focuses on two different types of appropriation. First, it studies the appropriation of English by the indigenous populations of post-colonial countries, as the chosen language of their unique cultural voice. Secondly, it studies the appropriation of texts of the literary 'canon' by moviemakers as they 'take over' and rewrite literature texts for the screen. Several texts are studied and comparisons are made between the original texts and cinematic versions of, for example, Shakespeare's plays and the novels of Jane Austen. How these different versions reflect on the original is explored. A wide range of material is discussed, but there is particular reference to the selected texts. Students are expected to develop and demonstrate an understanding of a range of literary concepts and research skills in the fields of literature and literary theory.
2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $636.88
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2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,100.00
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Subject EFTSL: 0.125