EL5507 - Master Class in Writing 2
[Offered in odd-numbered years]
| Credit points: | 06 |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | School of Arts & Social Sciences |
Students will study a particular genre with a Master writer. Literary techniques and approaches to language will be taught such as how to use metaphor effectively; how to employ better dialogue; how to improve descriptive writing of place. Structural advice on the flexibility of form and plot may also be studied within the chosen genre.
Learning Outcomes
- The ability to apply literary critical skills;
- The ability to express yourself effectively in the chosen genre;
- a command of a range of writing styles and the critical ability to choose between them;
- he capacity to apply sophisticated writerly techniques to explore a particular genre.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
- The ability to think laterally and be original.
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Block, Study Period 9 | |
| Census Date 06-Oct-2011 | |
| Face to face teaching (Five day intensive delivery (9-5pm)) | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Lindsay Simpson. |
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| Assessment: | presentations (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); (40%). |
| Restrictions: |
An enrolment quota applies to this offering. |
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.