Studying online

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Unit Overview

Description

This unit of study in the writer's craft aims to stimulate and guide students' creative writing, while considering the intersection between theory and practice inherent in writing as an act. It engages with key theoretical approaches to the discipline in order to understand the relationship between the writer and society, alerting students to contemporary literary forms, discourses and language. Students attend workshops and submit writing in the genre of their choice—poetry or fiction. Lectures and workshops consider a mixture of received literature and students' own works in order to understand the complex cultural and social discourses we inherently involve ourselves in when producing writing.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Semester 1AlbanyFace to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 2 option in the English and Literary Studies major sequence
  • Level 2 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) craft, revise and edit a complete literary work; (2) develop ability to apply creative technique, with an awareness of literary context; (3) gain a critical understanding of the manner in which literary concepts and theories intersect with practice in creative writing as a discipline; (4) enhance skills in reading and responding to creative writing in a workshop situation; (5) demonstrate an historicised understanding of both fundamental critical concepts and creative writing as a cultural practice; and (6) develop and practice enquiry-based learning and research as relevant specifically to creative practice.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) folio outline; (2) a folio of creative work; and (3) workshop participation. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Daniel Juckes
Unit rules
Prerequisites
24 points of study
Advisable prior study
ENGL1501 Reading Creatively/Writing Creatively
Contact hours
lectures: 1 x 1 hour
tutorial: 1 x 2 hours per week
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.