Writing Creative Non-Fiction - An Introduction - CWPG815
In this practical introduction to writing creative nonfiction students research and write a number of narrative non-fiction pieces from genres including memoir, personal essay, and environmental writing. We consider what creative non-fiction is, looking at the varied cultural contexts in which these very popular and influential texts are currently being written and published, with a focus on the Australian scene. This introductory unit is suitable for students from interdisciplinary backgrounds including creative writing, ethnography, cultural studies, journalism, philosophy and history. You devise your topics in consultation with the lecturer, and are guided in the development of skills in primary research and narrative writing techniques. Assessment is based on participation, practical research tasks and your non-fiction writing.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S2 Evening - Session 2, North Ryde, Evening S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus sessions: None) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Jane Messer |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to MCrWrit or MChildLit or GradDipCrWrit or GradDipChildLit or MA in Children's Literature |
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| NCCW(s): | ENGL714 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of English Faculty of Arts |
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