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ENGL2201

Intermediate Creative Writing 1

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus Semester 1
Ourimbah Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course equips students with the essentials of three genres: poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Through a close study of texts and weekly writing exercises, students will learn how a good poem works, understand the crafting of short narratives and appreciate the dextrous blending of fact and fiction in creative nonfiction works. They will apply the creative tools they discover through close readings in the shaping of their own work.

Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will have
1. furthered their understanding of art of creative reading - the ability to identify a good text and use it as a creative model;
2. furthered their ability to analyse literary texts in a coherent way;
3. acquired a deeper knowledge of the different genres, literary tradition and forms;
4. learned more about the mechanics of a good poem, a compelling narrative and creative nonfiction;
5. learned to apply some of the literary techniques to their own work.
Content This course provides literary training in three genres: poetry, narrative and creative nonfiction. Through a close reading of poems and the poetic beliefs of chosen poets, students will learn to appreciate the labour behind the well-made poem. They will understand the poetic choices in such things as diction and metre. In narrative, they will explore the strategies of short-story writers such as point of view, plot and characterization. They will see how these narrative strategies are also tangibly used in works of creative nonfiction. They will apply the critical terms they learn from analysing the poetry and prose texts in critiquing their own work and that of their fellow students.

At the same time, students acquire the critical tools necessary in assessing literary texts and their own creative work. Particular attention will be paid to
*poetic forms and devices;
*the form of the short story and narrative strategies;
*the major forms of creative nonfiction;
*the skills and techniques of major writers;
*discovering literary exemplars to inspire students.
Replacing Course(s) na
Transition No transition arrangements are necessary.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge 20 units of ENGL or CMNS courses at 1000 level
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Two or more written assignments, which might include minor or major essays, tutorial papers, book reviews, online quiz, blogs, essay proposals, bibliographies or other similar exercises, and participation/workshop critique, up to 4500 words. 100%
Other: (please specify) Students must submit all assessment items in order to complete the course.

Specific instructions about the weighting, timing and word limits of all assessment tasks will be found in the course outline available in the first two weeks of semester.
Contact Hours Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for ENGL2201