Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor and Teacher
Michelle Hamadache
Contact via email
Lvl 2, Australian Hearing Hub, 16 University Drive, Macquarie University
By appointment
Second Contact
Hsu-Ming Teo
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MCrWrit or MChildLit or GradDipCrWrit or GradDipChildLit
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
ENGL713 MRes program
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit offers students the opportunity to develop their writing across one or more genres, and to extend their skills both in the crafting and the analysis of the craft of writing. Two modules specifically cover poetry and writing for children. For students who have completed CWPG810, this unit is an opportunity to develop on the work achieved in that unit; for other students this unit offers key concepts and practices that will be extended by future study in CWPG810. Students reflect upon and interrogate their writing and writing process, explore new methods in relation to craft and technique or genre, and link this work to consideration of published creative works and contemporary narrative studies. Writing workshops and discussion of the readings are structured so that students can make productive links between concepts in narrative studies and their own writing. The unit is assessed through creative writing assignments, writing exercises and tasks, participation in weekly writing workshops, and the reading, analysis and discussion of critical and creative texts.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Participation | 20% | No | Weekly, weeks 1-12 |
Creative Writing Assignment | 50% | No | Wednesday, Week 13 |
Writing Exercises | 15% | No | Weeks 2, 3 & 6 |
Reflective Statement | 15% | No | Sunday, Week 13 |
Due: Weekly, weeks 1-12
Weighting: 20%
1. Weekly feedback posts on the creative writing of peers. 300 words
2. Weekly 300 word posts in the Discussion Forum demonstrating engagement with readings, lectures and course concepts
3. Led Discussion: Each student is expected to lead the Discussion Forum once over the course of the semester. This entails posting questions and demonstrating engagement with readings and lecture of the week.
Due: Wednesday, Week 13
Weighting: 50%
This assignment will be a short story, poems, or a novel chapter, either new or developing on a writing exercise and/or a workshop piece. Word limit: 2,500-3,000 words (maximum) short story, novel chapter, creative nonfiction work, or 5-6 substantial poems/70 lines. Full description found in the Turnitin Summary.
Due: Weeks 2, 3 & 6
Weighting: 15%
Three writing tasks to develop creativity and techniques. A full description of each task can be found in the Unit Handbook on the unit's iLearn site. Due: Weeks 2, 3 & 6.
Due: Sunday, Week 13
Weighting: 15%
A short reflective essay commenting on the unit's themes, topics and readings and your own writing process. Full description of task located in the Turnitin Summary for this assignment. Word length: 750 words.
REQUIRED READING – compulsory texts
Print or ebooks in any edition.
RECOMMENDED READING
GENERAL INFORMATION
Students in this unit should read the complete Unit Handbook carefully at the start of Session. It contains important information about the unit. If anything in it is unclear, please consult one of the teaching staff in the unit.
Internal students - For lecture times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetable website. This website will display up-to-date information on your class times and classroom locations.
External students – your gateway to the unit is through the iLearn site, which will be opened before the start of Session 2.
The On-Campus Day is on Saturday August 24th at MQ, 10 - 4.30pm. External and International students are strongly advised to participate. All external, international and internal students are welcome.
Internal students - seminars start in Week 1. Log in to the unit's iLearn site. Read the Unit Handbook.
External students - log in to the unit's iLearn site in Week 1. Read the Unit Handbook.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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Reflective Essay is now incorporated into Participation as the Week 12 post.