James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

EL2011 - Creative Writing

[Offered in even-numbered years]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Arts & Social Sciences

The subject involves both practical and theoretical explorations of the art of creative writing. It covers a wide range of the essential techniques required to create successful poetry, prose and dialogue. An emphasis will be placed upon students developing a broad skills base, rather than specialisation in any one genre. Aspects of presentation, audience reception, editing and cultural contexts will be covered.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
EL3011 EL5011

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coord/Lect: Dr Sylvia Kelso.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 13 hours tutorials
    Assessment:tutorial attendance and participation (20%); multidraft Essays (80%).

    External, Study Period 2
    Census Date 26-Aug-2010
    Coord/Lect: Dr Sylvia Kelso.
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:tutorial attendance and participation (20%); multidraft Essays (80%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.