Writing and Reading Short Fiction
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
COMM 2058
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
100397
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
Yes
Course owner
School of Creative Industries
Course aim
To enable students to practice reading and writing a range of short stories, subjects and techniques and critically discuss creative writing texts.
Course content
Students will build on skills gained from first year to read, research, write, and edit short fiction and prepare material for publication. Students will be mentored so they are able to integrate effectively into the local and national writing scene and establish contact with the structures operating in the field, such as the Writers’ Centre, local presses, Arts SA, Australia Council and other organisations. By doing so, students will have the opportunity for future professional development after graduation.
Textbook(s)
Disher, G 2001, Writing fiction: an introduction to the craft, Allen & Unwin, Sydney (Seminal)
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| COMM 1061 | English and Creative Writing: An Introduction |
| COMM 1045 | Writing and Text Workshop |
The listed prerequisites, or by approval from the Program Director.
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, MAGILL | |||
| Workshop | 3 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE | |||
| Online | 3 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Original draft piece, Original final piece, Rewriting original text
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.
Course Coordinators
Dr Ioana Petrescu
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