Unit details
ALW731 - Creative Non-Fiction Writing B
| Offered at: | (B, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | R Freeman |
| Prerequisite: | ALW630 or ALW730 |
| Incompatible with: | ALW601, ALW631 |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit is designed to provide students with an opportunity to expand upon the techniques and strategies developed in ALW730 Creative Nonfiction Writing A. It explores possibilities for developing creative nonfiction narratives through feature writing, extended profiles, memoir and biography, reviews and the personal essay. Legal and ethical issues related to the publication of creative nonfiction writing are also be explored. Intensive workshopping of ideas and work-in-progress will take place, as will critical reading of a range of published materials.
Assessment
Research essay 1500 words 30%; Creative nonfiction narrative 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.
