CRWR 3002 - So You Want to Write a Novel
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2019
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CRWR 3002 Course So You Want to Write a Novel Coordinating Unit English, Creative Writing, and Film Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study Incompatible CRWR 2009 Biennial Course Course offered in odd years Assessment 2 x Creative assignments 20% each, Participation 10%, Final project 50% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Matthew Hooton
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
· Introduce students to a range of creative writing practices including poetry, prose and
creative non-fiction.
· Introduce students to ways of reading, talking and thinking about contemporary texts.
· Develop students’ capacity to investigate contemporary writing contexts (social,
historical and political).
· Develop students’ awareness of the nexus between reading and writing.
· Develop students’ ability to evaluate and apply critical material.
· Develop students’ ability to reflect upon their own work in the context of writing by
established writers.
· Develop students’ ability to confidently, thoughtfully and respectfully express their
ideas to their peers.
· Develop students’ confidence to share work in progress with peers, giving and receiving
constructive criticism.
· Develop students’ editing skills.
· Develop students’ teamwork skills.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,3,4,5,6 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
6,7,8,9,10 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1, 2,3,6,7,8,9 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1,3,5,6,7 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Jurassic Park, by Michael Crichton.
Cloud Atlas, by David Mitchell.
Sixty Lights, by Gail Jones.
Half of a Yellow Sun, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
The Rest of Us Just Live Here, by Patrick Ness.
Online Learning
Additional course-related material is available
through My Uni. The following documents will be made available via My Uni:
lecture Content, Course Outline, and explanation of assessment tasks.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is structured around weekly readings of
novels and the work of other students.
Students are expected to write in class.
Seminars will provide the opportunity to reflect on ideas, themes and practices
introduced in the lectures.
Student interaction will occur in small group exercises, including close reading, writing, editing and other tasks.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1x1 hour seminar per week (x12)
1x2 hour lecture per week (x12)
1X 6 hours reading and writing practice per week (x12)
1x1 hours research per week (x12)
1x 2 hours assignment preparation each week (x12)
Total= 144 hours
Learning Activities Summary
Lectures and seminars will approach themes/concepts such as the following throughout the semester:
What is a Novel?
Character
Plot
Point of View
Theme
Setting
Style
Voice
Tone & Structure
Editing & Revision
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Detail
1st Written Assignment (500 Words): 20%
2nd Written Assignment plus Novel Outline (500 Words): 25%
Participation in Seminar Workshops: 10%
Final Portfolio/Novel Chapter/Exegesis (2500 Words): 45%Submission
All work will be submitted through MyUni and Turnitin. Further information will be available in the lectures and on MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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