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CRWR 3002 - So You Want to Write a Novel

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2017

The course introduces approaches to writing a novel against a background of the form?s historical development and the range of its contemporary possibilities. Students will investigate the novel in its contemporary and literary form in order to define and situate the work they wish to write. They will read and analyse four recent works of fiction, two examples of literary fiction, and two examples of genre fiction. They will engage with the work and presentations of authors visiting Adelaide Writer?s Week, where attendance is required. Concepts of genre, audience, style, voice, the relationship between fiction and non-fiction, will be explored. Students will learn how to prepare a submission (a workshopped proposal for a novel), including an outline, a chapter or sequence of chapters to final draft stage, and a `pitch? to present their work to an academic or industry gatekeeper.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code CRWR 3002
    Course So You Want to Write a Novel
    Coordinating Unit English, Creative Writing, and Film
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites At least 6 units of level 2 undergraduate study
    Incompatible CRWR 2009
    Biennial Course Offered odd years
    Assessment Written response to writers week author 20%, Creative writing submission 70%, Participation 10%
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Helen Dinmore

    The convenor of the coure for 2017 is:

    Dr Helen Dinmore

    helen.dinmore@adelaide.edu.au

    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    ·       Introduce students to a range of creative writing practices including poetry, prose and
            creative non-fiction.

    ·       Introduce students to ways of reading, talking and thinking about contemporary texts.

    ·       Develop students’ capacity to investigate contemporary writing contexts (social,
             historical and political).

    ·       Develop students’ awareness of the nexus between reading and writing.

    ·       Develop students’ ability to evaluate and apply critical material.

    ·       Develop students’ ability to reflect upon their own work in the context of writing by
            established writers.

    ·       Develop students’ ability to confidently, thoughtfully and respectfully express their
            ideas to their peers.

    ·       Develop students’ confidence to share work in progress with peers, giving and receiving
            constructive criticism.

    ·       Develop students’ editing skills.

    ·       Develop students’ teamwork skills.





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    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1,2,3,4,5,6
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1,2,3,4,5,6,7
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    6,7,8,9,10
    Career and leadership readiness
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    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
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    1, 2,3,6,7,8,9
    Intercultural and ethical competency
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    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    7,8,9,10
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources


    Students are required to
    borrow or purchase four novels from any of authors presenting at
    Writers Week 2017. Students should research the international authors who are
    also presenting. There is no course reader in this course.





    Online Learning


    Additional course-related material is available
    through My Uni. The following documents will be made available via My Uni:
    lecture Content, Course Outline, and explanation of assessment tasks.





  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    This course is structured around weekly readings of
    novels and the work of other students.
    Students are expected to write in class.
    Seminars will provide the opportunity to reflect on ideas, themes and practices
    introduced in the lectures.
    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.




    1x2 hour seminar per week (x12)            

    1x1 hour lecture per week   (x12)             
                                                      
    1X 6 hours reading and writing practice per week (x12)     

    1x1 hours research per week (x12)                                     
                       
    1x 2 hours assignment preparation each week (x12)                                  
     
    Total= 144 hours





    Learning Activities Summary

    Lectures and seminars will proceed in the following
    order through the semester.

    What is a Novel?

    Character

    Plot

    Point of View

    Theme

    Setting

    Style

    Voice

    Tone & Structure

    Editing & Revision





  • Assessment

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

    Assessment Summary






    Assessment Detail
    Written response/ seminar paper on one of the four novels studied from Writers Weekauthors. 1,000 words     20%                     
    Chapter or chapters of a new novel, plus an outline andcontextualization statement.  3,500 words     70%     
    Participation:  on-going       10%

    More detail on bothwritten assessment tasks will be provided in week one of the semester.
    Students are expected to attend all seminars and toparticipate in writing exercises in seminars.
    Submission

    No information currently available.

    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.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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