CRWR 1001 - Creative Writing: The Essentials
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CRWR 1001 Course Creative Writing: The Essentials 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 Incompatible ENGL 2062 Assumed Knowledge Successful completion of ENGL 1101 Assessment Reading log (30%), short creative work (30%), portfolio of workshop pieces (40%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Lauren Lovett
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
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Confidently read, understand and appreciate a range of contemporary literary texts 2 Begin to demonstrate an awareness of how to frame a research or creative
problem and devise ways of addressing it in the context of creative
writing.3 Think rigorously about contemporary texts and the context of their production. 4 Prepare and deliver polished and carefully edited samples of creative writing(through a series of exercises and drafts). 5 Critically evaluate their own and others' written material. 6 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,3,4,5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
4,5,6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,2,3,4,5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3,5,6 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Readings will be provided on MyUni.Recommended Resources
Anderson, Linda. Creative Writing: A Workbook with Readings. 2006. Abingdon: Routledge, 2009.
Brophy, Kevin. Explorations in Creative Writing. Carlton:Melbourne UP, 2003.
Casterton, Julia. Creative Writing: A Practical Guide. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.
Grenville, Kate. The Writing Book: A Workbook for Fiction Writers. Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin, 1990.
Hodgins,Jack. A Passion for Narrative: a guide for writing fiction. 1993. Toronto: Douglas Gibson, 2001.
Smith, Hazel. The Writing Experiment: Strategies for Innovative Creative Writing. Crows Nest:
Allen & Unwin. 2005.
Online Learning
Additional
course-related material is available through MyUni.
The following documents will be available via
MyUni: Lecture Content, Reading and Activity Schedule, Additional Readings, Detailed
Explanation of Assessment Tasks.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is structured around the weekly
readings and students are expected to
know them thoroughly.
Additional readings will be posted on MyUni and will
enhance the experience of the course.
All students will be expected to write in class.
Tutorials provide the opportunity for detailed
reflection on ideas, themes and practices introduced in lectures. The weekly
readings will be discussed in detail: critically, analytically and in terms of
writing practice. Student interaction will include 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.
Students will commmit the equivalent of 156 hours per semester to study in this course.Learning Activities Summary
Learning activities may include lectures, face to face seminars, writing workshops.Specific Course Requirements
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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
500 word writing assignment
Formative 30%
2500 word writing assignment
Formative 50%
500 word lecture quiz
Summative 10%
Tutorial activities
Summative 10%
Assessment Related Requirements
Students must attempt all assessment requirements in order to pass the course.
Other assessment related requirements can be found in the Discipline of English and Creative Writing
Policies and Procedures and the relevant course guide.Assessment Detail
1000 word writing exercise – based on lecture materials for weeks 1- 4
Formative 30%
1000 word writing exercise - development of Assignment 1
Formative 50%
1000 word lecture and tutorial/writing workshop activities
Summative 20%
XSubmission
Assessment submission will be provided in the relevant course guide.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
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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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