Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

308837 (v.2) Creative Writing 393-6 - Long Fiction


Area:

Department of Communication and Cultural Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

This unit will examine the techniques and problems involved in writing long fiction - specifically the long story, the novella and the novel. Students will look at the work of a variety of fiction writers from the point of view of the writer who wants tolearn how the authors of particular works succeeded. A diversity of narrative techniques and styles is examined and students will have the opportunity to devise and carry out their own writing projects in long fiction.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping)

Funding Cluster:

07 - Foreign Languages, Visual and Performing Arts

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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