Course unit details:
Workshop in Fiction Writing I
Course unit fact file
Unit code |
ENGL71411 |
Credit rating |
30 |
Unit level |
FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
Teaching period(s) |
Semester 1 |
Available as a free choice unit? |
No |
Overview
This course unit follows the normal pattern of creative writing workshops. Students will meet each week to discuss each others work under the supervision of a tutor.
Aims
'To develop students' critical reading skills, so they are able to offer clear and constructive feedback on work-in-progress
-To explore at the practical level the particular demands and difficulties of writing literary fiction.
-To develop students' ability to present their own work in a form which accords with generally recognised conventions within the publishing industry.
-To encourage students to improve their own writing by responding intelligently and selectively to a variety of feedback.
Learning outcomes
'Make clear and useful suggestions as to how to revise the early draft of a work-in-progress
-Effectively revise and improve their own writing in response to feedback
-Recognise some of the particular challenges and requirements of writing literary fiction.
-Present their own work in a form which accords with generally accepted conventions.
Assessment methods
Method |
Weight |
Portfolio |
100% |
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours |
Lectures |
33 |
Independent study hours |
Independent study |
267 |
Teaching staff
Staff member |
Role |
Gareth Gavin |
Unit coordinator |
Beth Underdown |
Unit coordinator |
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