CRWR 2006 - I Have a Dream: Political Writing

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014

Why do we write? What authors have inspired us? Many of the books and stories we admire have been conceived during extreme times. To what extent, and in what ways, is the literary imagination conditioned by its social contexts? What is political today? These and other questions form the basis of this course by challenging students to draw on their reading and life experiences to write creatively. Students will examine the work of 最新糖心Vlogn and international writers who are 'political' in different ways. In so doing, they are encouraged to 'politically' frame their work. Assessment will consist of two pieces of creative writing (which can include creative non-fiction), and an exegetical essay, that investigates the research components of their work. Texts will include speeches, poetry, short fiction, and novels, to demonstrate the range of 'political' writing that they can research.

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Course Details

Course Code	CRWR 2006
Course	I Have a Dream: Political Writing
Coordinating Unit	English, Creative Writing, and Film
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Prerequisites	At least 12 units of undergraduate study
Assessment	1500 word creative writing piece in poetry or prose (20%), 2000 word creative writing piece in poetry or prose (40%), 1500 word exegetical essay (30%), participation (10%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Phillip Edmonds

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing this course students should be able to:

1.Confidently read, understand and appreciate a range of literary texts.
2.Have developed a capacity to investigate contemporary writing contexts (social, historical and political).
3.Think rigorously about selected contemporary texts and the contexts of their production.
4.Prepare and deliver polished and carefully edited examples of creative writing (through a series of exercises and drafts).
5.Critically evaluate their own and others' written materials.
6.Engage productively and respectfully with their peers.

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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

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Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 2, 3
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1, 2, 3, 4
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	4,5,6
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	4,5,6
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	4,5,6
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1,2, 3, 4
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	2,3, 4,5
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	2, 3, 6

Learning Resources

Required Resources

I Have a Dream: Political Writing Course Reader (available from Image & Copy)

Online lecture material available on MyUni

Recommended Resources

Perlman, Elliot, Three Dollars, Vintage, 1998.
Orwell, George, 1984, Penguin Classics, 2010.
Roy, Arundhati, The God of Small Things, Harper Collins, 1992.
Hewett, Dorothy, Bobbin Up, Vulgar Press, 1999.

Online Learning

Lectures will be recorded and available on MyUni and released progressively throughout the semester. Course announcements will also will made through MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is structured around weekly readings and novels that students are expected to thoroughly read. Students are expected to write in class and weekly exercises should be polished prior to the following week's seminar. Seminars will provide the opportunity for detailed reflection on ideas, themes and practices introduced in lectures. The weekly readings will be discussed in detail, critically and in terms of writing practice. Student interaction will occur in small group exercises, including close-reading, writing, editing and other tasks.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students will commit the equivalent of 156 hours of study in this course.

Learning Activities Summary

Lectures and seminars will proceed in the following order throughout the semester on the following books and themes.

Political examples
Three dollars
1984
Bobbin Up
The God of Small Things
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Political Images of 最新糖心Vlog
Why Politics?
Research & the Exegesis
Political Criticism

Specific Course Requirements

Not applicable.

Small Group Discovery Experience

Provisional. The small group discovery experience may be developed through student-led seminar discussions, which may include both face-to-face and online settings. The course may include collaborative assessment tasks.

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

CW Piece                    Formative          Friday week 4          20%                            2,3,4,5
CW Piece                    Formative          Friday week 8          40%                            1,2,3,4,5
Exegetical Essay         Summative         Friday Week 12       30%                             1,2,3,4,5
Seminar participation Summative -     On-going                 10%                             2,4,5,6

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance at seminars is expected.
Submission of all assessment tasks is a mandatory course requirement.

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

All submissions must be in hard copy. No electronic submissions are permitted.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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