eng2wfi writing fiction
WRITING FICTION
ENG2WFI
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed for those who wish to write creatively and focuses on the craft of fiction. Students will develop two short stories during the semester. There will be discussion both of student work and of selected fictional texts in classes.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKelly Gardiner
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ENG3WFI
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is a second-year core in the Creative and Professional Writing major in the ABA and the Writing major in the ABCA and ABCAB. It is also available as an elective in other courses.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Course readings available through Reading Lists @ La Trobe | Prescribed | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Generate short fictional narratives with clear structure and expression.
- Activities:
- Modelled in readings, explored in lectures and tutorials, and developed in written assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and application of the terms and concepts introduced during the subject.
- Activities:
- Modelled in readings, explored in lectures and tutorials, and developed in written assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Develop effective strategies for offering and receiving constructive feedback within a diverse cohort.
- Activities:
- Explored in lectures and tutorials, and developed in written assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
04. Engage critically with fictional texts.
- Activities:
- Modelled and explored in lectures and tutorials, and developed in written assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
05. Manage time effectively.
- Activities:
- Developed in tutorial activities and written assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKelly Gardiner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiction analysis: Tutorial (250 words equivalency) | 10 | 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 2,000-word assignment | Peer feedback given on one of the major assignments during workshop. | 40 | 01, 02, 05 |
| One 2,000-word assignment | Peer feedback given on one of the major assignments during workshop. | 40 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Fiction analysis: Lecture (250 words equivalency) | 10 | 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKelly Gardiner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiction analysis: Tutorial (250 words equivalency) | 10 | 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 2,000-word assignment | Peer feedback given on one of the major assignments during workshop. | 40 | 01, 02, 05 |
| One 2,000-word assignment | Peer feedback given on one of the major assignments during workshop. | 40 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Fiction analysis: Lecture (250 words equivalency) | 10 | 04 |