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Writing the Zeitgeist

Undergraduate | CUR-PWP210 | 2021

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Reflect the spirit of the times in your creative writing. Play with non-fiction, opinion and magazine forms. Use your writing to address cultural touchstones like music, television, cinema and sports. Build an awareness of changing genres and issues.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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Writing the Zeitgeist

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. identify and describe the characteristics of selected written genres, forms and styles that reflect the Zeitgeist
    2. experiment with a variety of writing techniques, genres and forms
    3. critically analyse the influence of these genres, forms and styles in contemporary everyday life
    4. evaluate the role and significance of written genres and styles in creating and reflecting the spirit of the times.

Entry requirements

Others

Note: Level 2 subjects normally assume an introductory level of prior knowledge in this area, e.g. from studying related Level 1 subjects or other relevant experience.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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