WRITERS IN ACTION

HUS3WAB

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you study professional and creative writers in action by participating in a regional writers festival and undertaking project-based learning. There are three phases within this subject: the pre-event phase where you are introduced to key concepts, topics and skills. You are supported in devising your project and preparing to engage with the writers festival and guest writers. You will have an immersion experience where you attend the festival with a specific program of activities in mind to support your project. Post-event you complete your project using the information and experience gained through the event. This block mode subject occurs over 5 days, including attendance at the writers festival (including a weekend). Festival dates and sites change from year to year, so students should consult with the subject coordinator and check the Handbook for further updates.

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 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: STC3WIA

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: This subject is available for students enrolled at all campuses, and the festivals involved are normally those held in regional centres where the university has a presence, such as Bendigo or Mildura. In some years the subject is run twice, so students can choose which instance they attend. Students' travel to/from and accommodation in the festival site (for example Mildura or Bendigo) is at the student's own cost.

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Students will read works by the writers involved in the festival

Resource Type: Other resource

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Dependent on festival programming

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Various

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

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Other description: N/A

Source location: 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
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

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.
02. Critically evaluate and apply a range of styles and genres appropriate to different audiences and particular publications.
03. Critically research a relevant topic, using fieldwork, library and online resources effectively in the service of a self-directed project
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.