James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

EL2011 - Creative Writing

[Offered in even-numbered years]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

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

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
EL3011 EL5011

Availabilities

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Dr Ariella Van Luyn
Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:tutorial attendance and participation (20%); multidraft Essays (80%).

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Dr Ariella Van Luyn
Assessment:tutorial attendance and participation (20%); multidraft Essays (80%).

Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Dr Ariella Van Luyn
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 13 hours tutorials
    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.