Unit details
ALW720 - Travel Writing
| Offered at: | (B, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | R Freeman |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit is designed to provide students with opportunities to hone their skills as storytellers with a focus on travel narrative, and to foster an understanding and appreciation of the theoretical issues associated with travel and travel writing. As this unit recognises that a writer can draw on local as well as foreign places to construct a sound travel narrative, it is offered to students regardless of how much they have travelled.
Assessment
Research essay 1500 words 30%; Two original travel narratives 1500 words each (total 3000 words) 60%; Class participation: contribution to class discussion, reading analysis & workshopping process 10%.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2452 | $2891 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
