eng1shs the short story
THE SHORT STORY
ENG1SHS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The short story is a unique creative form. This subject endeavours to introduce students to short fiction from a range of genres, time periods, and cultures. The subject approaches the short story in both a critical and creative way. Students are asked to engage critically with the rich history and contemporary examples of short fiction, in addition, students will produce their own creative responses to texts studied. The short stories studied in this subject will be available online via the library website. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Innovation and Entrepreneurship entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions - now and in the future.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDamien Barlow
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDamien Barlow
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Workbook A (1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Creative work: 2,000 words. Involving a 1,500 word short story and 500 word critical component | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Workbook B (1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDamien Barlow
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Workbook A (1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Creative work: 2,000 words. Involving a 1,500 word short story and 500 word critical component | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Workbook B (1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDamien Barlow
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Workbook A (1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Creative work: 2,000 words. Involving a 1,500 word short story and 500 word critical component | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Workbook B (1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDamien Barlow
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Workbook A (1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Creative work: 2,000 words. Involving a 1,500 word short story and 500 word critical component | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Workbook B (1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDamien Barlow
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Workbook A (1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Creative work: 2,000 words. Involving a 1,500 word short story and 500 word critical component | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Workbook B (1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |