WRT210 Writing for Publication (8)
AbstractThis subject provides students with writing experience focussed on new work such as poetry or short fiction. It allows students opportunities to develop their writing skills and capacities in the genre(s) of their choice. Practising writers will be involved in the classes and will be available for editorial advice. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: WRT210
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictionsAccess to computer and internet/email facilities is essential. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Have acquired compositional skills and knowledge by working on a number of pieces of new writing in the genre(s) of their specialisation Have developed skills in editing and analysing their work Have demonstrated their understanding of marketplace requirements for publishing new work in the area of their specialisation. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: writing exercises focussing on genre-specific as well as common features of writing
autobiographical, documentary and experimental techniques
'fictional' foci such as narrative, character, metaphor, style and structure
'poetic' foci such as formal shape, figurative language, style and performance
examination and critique of appropriate publication outlets and venues
communication with, and submission to, publication outlets. |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.