ENGL2078 Creative Writing 3: Advanced Fiction
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Cultural Inquiry |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | English |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
In this unit, students will write a series of short stories, experimenting with a variety of forms, styles and genres. Through the workshop process, story ideas will be subject to critique, and students will be encouraged to develop their early drafts. Lectures will address theoretical and practical concerns involved in writing fiction, and will examine contemporary short fiction and novels as examples. Close reading of published fiction is intended to inform students' own work. The course will include some consideration of the practical processes involved in publishing stories and longer works. |
| Learning Outcomes | The course aims to encourage students to explore fiction writing in depth, with reference to a variety of styles and genres; to further enhance editing skills; and to develop and understanding of journal and book publishing. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Portfolio (60%), essay (25%) and oral and written critiques of other students work (15%). |
| Workload | Normally offered in alternate years. 3 contact hours per week during semester; approximately 4 hours preparation/writing time per week. |
| Areas of Interest | English |
| Eligibility | Completion of ENGL2076 or by permission of the Convenor. |
| Requisite Statement |
Creative Writing: ENGL2076 or permission of the convenor |
| Recommended Courses | |
| Consent Required | to enrol in the course. |
| Prescribed Texts |
Reading Brick |
| Majors/Specialisations | English and Digital Humanities |
| Academic Contact | Ms Lucy Neave |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
