Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Notes

Synopsis

Building on the skills developed in ATS2517, to develop skills in genre writing. In the atmosphere of workshops, guided by debate and a selection of short stories, students will experiment in a range of genres: Realism; New Writing; Historical Fiction; Cultural interactions; Gothic, Fantasy and the Supernatural; Crime; Re-visioning the Classic; Ficto-criticism; Writing for Children. It will pay attention to revising, editing and presenting a manuscript for publication. Delivered through the semester, 'The Writers and their World' series comprising talks by major authors, publishers and editors will give a colourful glimpse into the world of creative writers and the publishing industry.

Assessment

Written work: 50%
Exam: 40%
Participation: 10%

Chief examiner(s)

Chandani Lokuge

Contact hours

One 1-hour lecture and one 1-hour workshop per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Creative writing
English

Prerequisites

Two first-year English units, and ATS2517/ATS3517