CREATIVE NON FICTION
ENG2CNF
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to key forms of creative nonfiction, and the techniques and tools required to write these well. We conduct interlinked experiments in writing and, importantly, reading across a wide range of forms. Students will read and interrogate many genres, including memoir, reportage and history. Students are encouraged to engage critically with ideas about nonfiction, including: the idea of the narrator and narrative voice; authenticity, objectivity and truth; the relationship between self and others, places, nature and identity; form and genre; humanness and memory; pasts and presents. Students will engage with Sustainability Thinking through consideration of historic and contemporary writing about place, the environment and landscape, and the self in the context of place. Sustainability Thinking entails deep appreciation of how the choices we make affect the natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems - now and in the future.
School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kelly Gardiner
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: 60 credit points of level 1 subjects
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: ENG3WAB OR ENG2WAB
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kelly Gardiner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment 1: 1500 words. Folio of edited weekly writing activities. Detailed feedback provided.Detailed feedback provided on writing against set criteria including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, connection with lectures and readings, craft and technical details. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Assignment 2: 2000 words. Major piece of creative non-fiction plus a short critical reflection.In lieu of an exam, so feedback is offered via rubric against set criteria including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, connection with lectures and readings, craft and technical details. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
In-class quiz (equivalent to 500 words)Three in-class questions on set texts. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Contribute responses to weekly online writing prompts (500 words equivalent)Respond to weekly prompts and support others with detailed peer-to-peer feedback on weekly writing activities including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, craft and technical details. Includes specific prompts and activities on nature writing to focus on sustainability thinking. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kelly Gardiner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment 1: 1500 words. Folio of edited weekly writing activities. Detailed feedback provided.Detailed feedback provided on writing against set criteria including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, connection with lectures and readings, craft and technical details. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Assignment 2: 2000 words. Major piece of creative non-fiction plus a short critical reflection.In lieu of an exam, so feedback is offered via rubric against set criteria including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, connection with lectures and readings, craft and technical details. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
In-class quiz (equivalent to 500 words)Three in-class questions on set texts. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Contribute responses to weekly online writing prompts (500 words equivalent)Respond to weekly prompts and support others with detailed peer-to-peer feedback on weekly writing activities including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, craft and technical details. Includes specific prompts and activities on nature writing to focus on sustainability thinking. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kelly Gardiner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment 1: 1500 words. Folio of edited weekly writing activities. Detailed feedback provided.Detailed feedback provided on writing against set criteria including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, connection with lectures and readings, craft and technical details. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Assignment 2: 2000 words. Major piece of creative non-fiction plus a short critical reflection.In lieu of an exam, so feedback is offered via rubric against set criteria including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, connection with lectures and readings, craft and technical details. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
In-class quiz (equivalent to 500 words)Three in-class questions on set texts. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Contribute responses to weekly online writing prompts (500 words equivalent)Respond to weekly prompts and support others with detailed peer-to-peer feedback on weekly writing activities including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, craft and technical details. Includes specific prompts and activities on nature writing to focus on sustainability thinking. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kelly Gardiner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment 1: 1500 words. Folio of edited weekly writing activities. Detailed feedback provided.Detailed feedback provided on writing against set criteria including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, connection with lectures and readings, craft and technical details. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Assignment 2: 2000 words. Major piece of creative non-fiction plus a short critical reflection.In lieu of an exam, so feedback is offered via rubric against set criteria including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, connection with lectures and readings, craft and technical details. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
In-class quiz (equivalent to 500 words)Three in-class questions on set texts. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Contribute responses to weekly online writing prompts (500 words equivalent)Respond to weekly prompts and support others with detailed peer-to-peer feedback on weekly writing activities including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, craft and technical details. Includes specific prompts and activities on nature writing to focus on sustainability thinking. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kelly Gardiner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment 1: 1500 words. Folio of edited weekly writing activities. Detailed feedback provided.Detailed feedback provided on writing against set criteria including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, connection with lectures and readings, craft and technical details. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Assignment 2: 2000 words. Major piece of creative non-fiction plus a short critical reflection.In lieu of an exam, so feedback is offered via rubric against set criteria including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, connection with lectures and readings, craft and technical details. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
In-class quiz (equivalent to 500 words)Three in-class questions on set texts. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Contribute responses to weekly online writing prompts (500 words equivalent)Respond to weekly prompts and support others with detailed peer-to-peer feedback on weekly writing activities including structural integrity, meaning, creativity, craft and technical details. Includes specific prompts and activities on nature writing to focus on sustainability thinking. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |