1581 (v.5) Creative Writing 112

Area:

Department of Communication and Cultural Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Critical workshop discussion and presentation leading to completed examples of the students' own prose and poetry.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Been introduced to a range of prose forms and examined the relationship between the creative art and technology of writing. Developed skills in prose construction through writing practice, editing, reading, listening and workshopping. Been encouraged to explore and experiment with their own creative artistry through different structures, genres and styles of written language. Developed confidence to appropriate and experiment with language and methods for structuring and plotting larger writing projects.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Gibaldi, Joseph. (1999), MLA handbook for writers of research papers (fifth edition). New York, Modern Language Association of America.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Journal 20%, Participation 15%, Prose fiction/poetry (1) 30%, Prose fiction/poetry (2) 35%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Summer Period	Y