Assignment Code: MEG-9/TMA-1/2005

Coverage: Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4

Maximum Marks: 100

Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. What is multiculturalism? What are some of the aspects of multiculturalism in Australia?

2. Do you think that the nineteenth century Australian Poetry has certain distinctive themes? Classify them with illustrations.

3. Examine The Chosen Vessel and The Drover's Wife as depictions of the lives of women in the Bush.

4. Comment on David Campbell's The Australian Dream as a poem embodying the Australian spirit and tone.

5. What are some of the burning issues that Australian women's writing deals with? Discuss with reference to the poems of Rosemary Dobson and Oodgeroo Noonucul.