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ENCO102 Introduction to Writing in Genres

Updated: 01 September 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites ENCO100 or permission of head of school
Restrictions ECT102
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Michael Sharkey (msharkey@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The unit provides a working knowledge of a range of professional, media and popular writing genres. These include travel writing, magazine genres, lifestyle writing and feature articles. The unit explores writing and editing techniques, cultural contexts of genres, relevant research methods, relationships with audiences, and the ethics of writing. Students read and analyse a variety of texts and apply their understanding to their own writing in selected different genres. They explore different modes including co-authored, collaborative, interactive and non-linear forms of writing. It is assumed that students enrolling in this unit are already proficient in English and competent in formal academic writing at an undergraduate level.

Materials Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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