ENGL2101
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
Short fiction is often the first challenge in the creative writer’s career and has become a vital component of major writing programs across the world. This course offers a practice-led approach to understanding and applying the techniques used to create short stories. Both the work of Australian and international writers, as well as the original writing of students, will be used to explore this foundational literary form.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify key writing elements used in short fiction.
2. Explain the techniques used by fiction writers.
3. Apply editorial processes to the development of written work.
4. Create works of short fiction that reflect an understanding of writing craft.
Content
The course will cover the key aspects of short fiction including:
- different narrative modes
- concept development
- characterisation
- perspective
- plot and story structure
- line and structural editing
- genre
Assessment items
Professional Task: Short Creative Assignment
Professional Task: Long Creative Assignment
Quiz: Quizzes
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Seminar-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Course outline
- ENGL2101 - Semester 2, 2023 (Callaghan) (PDF, 192.6 KB)
- ENGL2101 - 2024, SEM1 (Online) (PDF, 184.6 KB)
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