Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
12 Weeks (or equivalent)
3 Hours per Week
Lilydale
LPW700 The Writerly Self or equivalent
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit in the Master of Arts (Writing)
This unit is aimed at writers who wish to develop their skills further by producing a major piece of work for publication. It will: Introduce them to concepts and theories that will provide them with different insights into the process of writing. Canvass different strategies for planning and thinking about a major piece of writing. Provide ways of reflecting upon their personal writing approach and style. Upon completing this subject students will have: Developed strategies for planning and researching a major piece of writing. A better insight into the strengths and weaknesses of their personal approach to writing. Completed a detailed proposal for their major piece of piece of writing.
Virtual lectures, virtual tutorials, electronic media, reading and practical exercises and e-tutors, e-mentors and e-peer groups.
Writing journal mapping and reflecting upon the planning, scoping and research for a major piece of work for publication of 20,000 words 60%, Participation in weekly Discussion Threads 40%
Confronting the Blank Page Writing History Writing Science Language and/as Dialogue Cyberfeminist Poetics Poetry After Auswitchz Adorno and the Culture Industry
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