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School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course investigates the intertwined relationship between writing and technology. From the Gutenberg Press to ChatGPT, technology has always had a profound impact on how we write, what we write, and how writing is circulated and read. This course introduces theoretical conceptions of publishing, authorship, and textuality. These concepts lay the foundations for understanding important contemporary debates about the impact of technology on writing and literature. This includes crucial discussions of authenticity, originality, commercialisation, and platformisation. Students will apply these theories and develop a deeper understanding of these debates through analysis of new digital forms of writing, and literary works that engage deeply with the relationship between writing and old and new technologies.
In-class activities (1000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
2 x case study assessments (2 x 750 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Essay or unessay (2500 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials. b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
To be provided on Wattle.