Postgraduate SWI-PWR70001-2019
Reading and Writing
Connect the dots between literary theories and the actual practice of writing.Recognise how journaling can enrich the process of reading and writing. Write a new piece while drawing on your knowledge of the literary theory of your choice.
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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 02 Mar 2020
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QS RANKING 2020
21
Times Higher Education Ranking 2020
25
Subject details
After successfully completing this subject, students will be able to:
- Identify, critically evaluate, and analytically reflect on the theories and methodologies of literary and creativity theory relevant to writing and reading practice
- Demonstrate a high level of reflexivity in evaluating which theoretical approaches to reading and writing can be applied to their own writing and critically analyse the choices of theory by their classmates
- Generate a piece of writing that applies the complex knowledge, skills and methods of literary theory to a narrative or document and demonstrate a mastery of specific elements of writing practice.
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- Reading as a Writer
- Journaling as a writer and reader
- Theories of Creativity
- Literary theory (eg formalism, new criticism)
- Critical and Cultural theory
- Case studies on using theory to enrich writing
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Study resources
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Print materials
- Welcome letter
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Online materials
- Printable format materials
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Equivalent subjects
You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
- SWI-LPW600
Others
Students must first complete the 4 subjects comprising the Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing), or equivalent thereof, before enrolling in this subject.
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject focuses on the relationship between literary theories and how we write. It guides students through the production of a piece of writing that employs a theoretical lens of the student’s choice.
Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.
- Online Discussion (30-40%)
- Assignments (60-70%)
Textbook information is pending.