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ENGL304 Critical and Creative Writing Through Literature

Updated: 13 February 2013
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites 24cp (including 12cp from ENGL101 or ENGL102 or ENCO100 or ENCO102)
Co-requisites None
Restrictions ENGL104 or ENGL404 or ENGL504
Notes

offered in odd numbered years
Combined Units ENGL504 - Critical and Creative Writing Through Literature
Coordinator(s) Janice Shaw (jshaw20@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit promotes critical reflection upon the processes involved in reading and writing. It encourages students to analyse their own reading experience in relation to theories concerning the reader's reception and the writer's production of texts. Students are exposed to critical thinking and personal reflection by writers past and present. The unit pays particular attention to issues surrounding the production, publication and reception of writing in English. Students are asked to analyse the skills necessary for writing in different genres, and apply these skills in several short writing assignments and one major project.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

The Princess Bride
ISBN: 9780747545187
Goldman, W., Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 2000
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Off Campus
The Turn of the Screw
ISBN: 9780393959048
James, H., W.W. Norton 2nd Norton Critical ed. 1999
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

A Short Guide to Writing About Literature
ISBN: 9780205602957
Barnet, S. and Cain, W., Longman 11th ed. 2008
Note: This text is out of print.
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1: Writing tasks 40% 1500
Assessment Notes
Assignment is keyed to unit readings
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-6 GA: 1, 2, 5
Assignment 2: Major project 60% 2500
Assessment Notes
Assignment is keyed to unit readings
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-6 GA: 1, 2, 5

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. show improved skills in reading and writing that are appropriate to the study of English and English education;
  2. demonstrate a familiarity with a range of contemporary critical approaches to understanding the processes involved in reading and writing, and theories concerning readers' reception of texts;
  3. refer to a range of historical and contemporary examples from practising writers (novelists/critics/journalists/poets) that explore aspects of reading and writing;
  4. understand some of the practical and theoretical aspects of writing and composition across a variety of descriptive, analytical and persuasive modes and genres (essays, autobiographical accounts, literature, reviews, interviews and other pieces);
  5. develop enhanced critical and communicative skills that will be of academic and professional benefit; and
  6. develop an awareness of social, ethical and professional issues arising in the practice of writing for publication.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will demonstrate awareness of the development of critical and creative writing and its methods.This is assessed through the writing tasks and the major project. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
This unit involves critical and creative writing and effective communication is a major element of the unit. Students will be assessed on their ability to communicate clearly, gracefully and effectively. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Whilst there is no online component of the unit, students will need to possess research skills; using information tools through the library and through the internet, will benefit them in this unit. 		True
5 Life-Long Learning
Clear and professional communication, competent research skills and an understanding of the importance of presentation are all important skills that students will develop through this unit. These are assessed through the writing tasks and the major project. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
As for any literary or theoretical unit, problem solving is a major necessary skill. Students will apply logical, creative and critical thinking to issues based on the theory and practice of reading, writing and the professional role of the writer. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
The unit will address the ethical responsibilities of writers. Generally, students will need to demonstrate academic honesty in their writing. 		True True
8 Team Work
This unit does not assess team work: students work individually on their assignment.
   

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