WRITING FICTION

ENG2WFI

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject is designed for those who wish to write creatively and focuses on the craft of fiction, and especially the short story. Students will draft and edit two short stories during the semester and provide feedback to other students on their draft stories. We read and discuss selected Australian short fiction in different styles, voices, and genres, and do hands-on writing exercises in class. It provides a theoretical framework and practical skills for writers and readers.

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

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: 60 credit points of level 1 subjects

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: ENG3WFI

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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Generate short fictional narratives with clear structure and expression.

02. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and application of the terms and concepts introduced during the subject.

03. Develop effective strategies for offering and receiving constructive feedback within a diverse cohort.

04. Engage critically with fictional texts.

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kelly Gardiner

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.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Fiction analysis: Tutorial (250 words equivalency)Students provide written feedback to peers on draft stories, use this as a basis for class discussion, and then hand sheets to the tutor for assessment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO3, SILO4
One 2,000-word assignmentPeer feedback given on one of the major assignments during workshop.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
One 2,000-word assignmentPeer feedback given on one of the major assignments during workshop.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
Fiction analysis: Lecture (250 words equivalency)In-class quiz analysing the week's set reading.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kelly Gardiner

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.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Fiction analysis: Tutorial (250 words equivalency)Students provide written feedback to peers on draft stories, use this as a basis for class discussion, and then hand sheets to the tutor for assessment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO3, SILO4
One 2,000-word assignmentPeer feedback given on one of the major assignments during workshop.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
One 2,000-word assignmentPeer feedback given on one of the major assignments during workshop.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
Fiction analysis: Lecture (250 words equivalency)In-class quiz analysing the week's set reading.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kelly Gardiner

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.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Fiction analysis: Tutorial (250 words equivalency)Students provide written feedback to peers on draft stories, use this as a basis for class discussion, and then hand sheets to the tutor for assessment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO3, SILO4
One 2,000-word assignmentPeer feedback given on one of the major assignments during workshop.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
One 2,000-word assignmentPeer feedback given on one of the major assignments during workshop.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
Fiction analysis: Lecture (250 words equivalency)In-class quiz analysing the week's set reading.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kelly Gardiner

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.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Fiction analysis: Tutorial (250 words equivalency)Students provide written feedback to peers on draft stories, use this as a basis for class discussion, and then hand sheets to the tutor for assessment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO3, SILO4
One 2,000-word assignmentPeer feedback given on one of the major assignments during workshop.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
One 2,000-word assignmentPeer feedback given on one of the major assignments during workshop.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
Fiction analysis: Lecture (250 words equivalency)In-class quiz analysing the week's set reading.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kelly Gardiner

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.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Fiction analysis: Tutorial (250 words equivalency)Students provide written feedback to peers on draft stories, use this as a basis for class discussion, and then hand sheets to the tutor for assessment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO3, SILO4
One 2,000-word assignmentPeer feedback given on one of the major assignments during workshop.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
One 2,000-word assignmentPeer feedback given on one of the major assignments during workshop.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
Fiction analysis: Lecture (250 words equivalency)In-class quiz analysing the week's set reading.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4