Creative Nonfiction

Course aim

To build on students' theoretical and practical writing skills through critical examinations of non-fiction writing in the context of the community and the transactions between reader, writer and text.

Course content

Students will develop knowledge on the roles of writer and reader in the construction of texts, with particular reference to literary nonfiction texts, including writing about place, people, the natural world, science and technology, controversial issues, popular culture, and political events.  Students will also explore the process and practice of writing by reading other writers' reflections and autobiographical accounts.

Textbook(s)

Eisenhuth, S & McDonald, W 2007, The writer's reader: understanding journalism and nonfiction, Cambridge UP, Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Two courses in Writing and Creative Communication, or by permission of the Course Coordinator or Program Director.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critique, Portfolio, Short creative piece

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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