ALW736 - Experiments in Writing
Unit details
| Year: | 2020 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of your trimester or semester. Last updated: 2 June 2020 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Indigo Perry |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | ALW604, ALW636 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Intensives: 5 x 4-hour seminars and 2 x 2-hour assessment consultation sessions |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 1 x 2-hour seminar equivalent |
Content
Introduction to the methods and concepts underlying the poetic nature of strong writing in both poems and prose form. Students will read, discuss and demonstrate the use of devices such as metaphor, diction, narrative variety, voice and dialogue in poems, prose poems, fiction and non-fiction works. The unit will explore how writers combine these poetic devices into a flexible practice across genre and then students will develop a folio of original work in their chosen combination of such practices. Emphasis will also be placed on each student writing towards a personal poetic.
| These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | ||
| ULO1 | Clarify own and others' writing styles in relation to the poetics of writing | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Critically reflect and apply various skills and techniques in poetry writing and prose writing | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Examine and explain underpinning technical and conceptual aspects of their own writing | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Workshop own and others' writing, offering tactful and constructive feedback | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO5 | Reflect on how the poetics informing writing practice connect with ethical and political concerns | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO8: Global citizenship |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 1:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 (Individual) - Exercise: Writing Your Poetics | 500 words or equivalent | 10% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 2 (Individual) - Creative Writing Portfolio | 3000 words or equivalent | 60% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 3 (Individual) - Exercise: Writing, Reading & Participation Journal | 1500 words or equivalent | 30% | Information not yet available |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: ALW736 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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