CREATIVE NON FICTION
ENG2CNF
2021
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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKelly Gardiner
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesLectures and classroom discussions include analysis of how set texts (and students' texts) do this; students practice this in class, and submit assignments that do it.Readings and lectures and classroom discussions introduce these; students' assignments include discussion of ideas relating to autobiographical theory, creative and ethical decision-making, and forms of creative nonfiction.Lecturers model this; classroom discussion actively cultivates this skill; students' assignments include writing texts about the self and texts about texts about the self, and critiquing other students' textsSet texts model this; classroom discussions and writing exercises engage with various forms and genres; students' assignments and weekly writing activities include a range of forms of creative nonfictionSet texts model this; lectures and classroom discussions engage with sustainability thinking; students' assignments include practicing forms of sustainable thinking and writing about the environment and nature.
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 60 credit points of level 1 subjects
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsENG2WAB OR ENG3WAB
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, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKelly 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 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKelly 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 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKelly 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, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKelly 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 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKelly 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 |