hus3wab writers in action b
WRITERS IN ACTION B
HUS3WAB
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject studies professional and creative writers inaction through engaging students as participants in a regional writers festival. There are three phases within this subject: the pre-event phase where the students are introduced to key concepts, topics and skills, and are supported in devising their project and planning to engage with the writers festival; the event, providing students with an immersion experience where they attend the festival with a specific program of activities in mind in order to support their project; the post-event response, where the student completed their project using the information and experience grained through the event. This block mode subject, occurs over a 5 days in the region where the festival is being held. This location may vary from instance to instance, so students should consult with the subject co-ordinator follow this link to check the website for further details: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/study/accredited-subjects.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSue Gillett
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects STC3WIA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students will have to pay for their own travel and accommodation to Shepparton.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply and communicate a broad range of conceptual and discipline-specific knowledge relating to the form and content of a specific festival event.
- Activities:
- Prepare and conduct an interview with a guest writer, a sponsor, an organiser or other relevant festival affiliate. Host a panel session at the festival.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Critically evaluate and apply a range of styles and genres appropriate to different audiences and particular publications.
- Activities:
- Produce a portfolio of writing relating to an aspect of the festival and suitable for online on print publication. This could include: a review article; press release; blog; column; author profile or piece of creative writing linked to the festival themes.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Critically research a relevant topic, using fieldwork, library and online resources effectively in the service of a self-directed project
- Activities:
- Choose writer featured at the festival and prepare an essay on an aspect of their work. Prepare a briefing paper for host panel, including background notes and suggested questions. Research an issue/topic that will feature in the program and write an essay that discusses the contribution of festival authors to that topic.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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