CRWR 2001 - The Short Story

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017

This course is designed as an introduction to the craft and culture of short fiction and creative non-fiction. Students will be introduced to a range of short texts written in English and some significant short stories translated into English. The course aims to broaden students' understanding and appreciation of the range of writing in short forms and of the contexts of short story production. The short story is particularly appropriate for encouraging comparative analysis between literary cultures and phases of literary development. Students will be expected to apply their understanding of short story forms, contexts and techniques through a series of creative exercises and the production of a short story for assessment.

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Course Details

Course Code	CRWR 2001
Course	The Short Story
Coordinating Unit	English, Creative Writing, and Film
Term	Semester 2
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 12 units of level 1 undergraduate study
Incompatible	ENGL 2045, ENGL 2028, ENGL 3028
Assumed Knowledge	Familiarity with the reading & analysis of literary texts equivalent to Level I English standard
Biennial Course	Offered odd years
Assessment	1000 word selected journal entries (25%), 1000 word seminar presentation (25%), 2500 word short story with exegesis (50%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Lauren Lovett

Dr Lauren Lovett is course convenor Semester 2, 2017

lauren.lovett@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing this course students should be able to:

1. Confidently read, understand and appreciate a range of literary texts
2. Think rigorously about selected contemporary texts and the contexts of their production
3. Prepare and deliver polished and carefully edited examples of creative writing
4. Critically evaluate their own and others' written materials
5. Engage productively and respectfully with their peers

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
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
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	3,4,5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,2,3,4,5
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	1,2,3,4,5
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	3,4,5

Learning Resources

Recommended Resources

None

Online Learning

Lectures will be recorded and available on MyUni and released progressively throughout the semester. Course announcements will also be made through MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is structured around weekly readings which students are expected to read thoroughly. All students are expected to write in seminars and weekly exercises should be polished before the following week's seminar. Seminars provide the opportunity for detailed reflection on ideas, themes and practices introduced in lectures. The weekly readings will be discussed in detail, critically and in terms of writing practice. Student interaction will occur in small group exercises, including close reading, writing practice, editing and other tasks.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students will commit to the equivalent of 144 hours of study in this course.

Learning Activities Summary

Lectures and seminars will proceed in the following order throughout the semester on the following books and themes.

What is a short story?
Characterisation
Plot versus story
Narrative technique, the Narrator and Point of View
Narrative technique continued
Themes
Atmosphere, Setting & Environment
Language & Style
Short fiction in the on-line environment
Tone & Struicture
Editing & Revision

Specific Course Requirements

Not applicable

Small Group Discovery Experience

Small group discovery experience is developed through student led seminar discussions, which may include both face to face and on-line settings. The course may include collaborative assessment tasks.

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

CW journal entries        1,000 words       Formative                           Friday week 3                  20%
CW story/presentation  1,000 words      Formative                            On-going from week 6     25%
CW story with exegesis 2,500 words      Summative                         Friday week 12                45%
Seminar participation    Summative                                                  end of semester              10%

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance at seminars is compulsory
Submission of all assesssment items is a mandatory course requirement

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

Submissions must be in hard copy.

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.

Student Feedback

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