Major - Creative Writing - prior to 31 December 2020

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the degree in which you are enrolled:

A student may complete a major sequence of 36 units in Creative Writing by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) and two Year 3 topics (9 units) plus two additional topics (9 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below.

A student may complete a minor sequence of 22.5 units in Creative Writing by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) plus an additional topic (4.5 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below.

A minor in Creative Writing is not available to students who commenced the Bachelor of Education (Primary R-7), Bachelor of Arts from 1 January 2019.

The minor sequence is not available to students who commenced the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Primary R-7) from 1 January 2020

Creating Writing is not offered as an extended major.

Course aims
Learning outcomes
Program of study

Course aims

The major in Creative Writing aims to:

equip students with a thorough grounding in the major content and concerns of literature and writing practice throughout the epochs
produce graduates who are able to communicate effectively in a range of mediums, and who are able to analyse critically different texts in a range of situations and contexts
provide students with the skills required to assist them in developing and publishing works of creative writing
identify the range of fields and professions within the creative writing industry
encourage learning and transferable skills in both independent and collaborative contexts
encourage students to connect across boundaries and value ethical behaviour through the study of quality literature and the praxis of creative writing
provide students with an appreciation of the role of the writer in the working community.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the major students will:

be able to apply their transferable skills across a range of professions
will be able to communicate effectively both orally in writing
have developed their understanding of literature and creative writing throughout the epochs
have an understanding of how the cultural and literary merit of literature and other creative works are, and have been, defined
be able to communicate an understanding of the interpretation of literary texts
have an understanding of professional pathways for creative writers, and understand the role of the writer in the community.

Program of study

The following is the program of study for a 36 unit major sequence in Creative Writing and should be read in conjunction with the course rule for the degree in which you are enrolled.

Major - Creative Writing

Year 1 topics

Select 9 units from the following:

ENGL1101 Approaches to Literature (4.5 units)

plus one of:

ENGL1102 Literary Interpretations (4.5 units)
COMS1001 Academic and Professional Communication (4.5 units)

Year 2 topics

ENGL2143 Approaches to Creative Writing (4.5 units)
ENGL2145 Approaches to Popular Fiction (4.5 units)

plus select an additional 4.5 units from the Year 2 & 3 Option topics listed below.

Year 3 topics

ENGL3210 Prose Fiction Writing (4.5 units)
ENGL3211 Exploring Nonfiction Genres (4.5 units)

plus select an additional 4.5 units from the Year 2 & 3 Option topics listed below.

Year 2 & 3 Option topics

ENGL2134  Publishing and Editing (4.5 units)
ENGL2141  Life Writing (4.5 units)
ENGL2146 The Gothic Tradition (4.5 units)
ENGL2147 Medieval Myths: the Origins of Modern Fantasy (4.5 units)
ENGL3110 Canon to Contemporary (4.5 units)
ENGL3111 Epic Literature: Medieval to Early Modern (4.5 units)
PHIL2609   Philosophy and Literature (4.5 units)

Not every topic is offered in every year. Please consult the English Department handbooks (available from the English Office).

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