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ENGL1021 – An Introduction to Creative Writing
2021 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
Notice
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Fiona Kelly McGregor
Marcelle Freiman
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites
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Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Creative writing involves expression and skills. It also involves reading. This practical unit introduces students to different approaches and ways of thinking about creative writing. Students engage in a series of lectures and workshops, learning a range of creative writing skills and topics. Students are encouraged to be experimental and adventurous in their writing. Seminars address different creative writing topics and readings so that students can learn about various genres, methods and approaches. The workshops are interactive; they aim to increase understanding of the process of creative writing. The aim of this unit is for students to learn, achieve and realise their creativity and writing skills in their creative work, engaging with lecture and reading content and participating in writing workshops, on-course writing exercises, and doing set assignments. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Achieve creative writing and reading skills in relation to concepts, topics, craft, technique and voice
- ULO2: Evaluate creative writing processes
- ULO3: Identify, engage with and apply concepts of narrative form and poetry.
- ULO4: Analyse and discuss the work of others in group discussions.
General Assessment Information
NB: It is a requirement for this unit that all creative work handed in for workshops or as assignments is new, original work written during this unit and engaging with unit topics. Work from a concurrent unit or previous units or studies must not be presented for workshops or assessments. Creative writing written prior to the unit commencing the unit cannot be presented either.
See University Academic Integrity Policy
Absence from more than two tutorials without Special Consideration approval will impact significantly on your participation mark.
Assessment submission
The written assessments for this unit are submitted via the Turnitin links in the unit iLearn. Feedback and marks are returned to students via Turnitin.
Extensions and late submission of assignments:
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
You should also contact your tutor before the due date if you think you will not be able to submit your work on time. If you are having any problems to do with the unit and your studies, please speak to your teacher or the unit convenor as early as possible.
Special Consideration
https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
The Disruption to Studies Notification must be completed and submitted online through https://ask.mq.edu.au/ within five (5) working days of the commencement of the disruption.
For any issues relating to university policies and processes, please note that the Student Advocacy Service and other support services are available.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Preparation for weekly class participation | 25% | No | Ongoing |
| Creative Work (Minor) | 25% | No | Week 6 |
| Creative Work (Major) with Reflective Essay | 50% | No | Week 12 |
Preparation for weekly class participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 25%
Preparatory reading of set texts and completion of writing exercises, for discussion. Answering questions in weekly tutorials and contributing meaningfully to class discussion. Providing critical feedback on other students’ creative works.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Achieve creative writing and reading skills in relation to concepts, topics, craft, technique and voice
- Evaluate creative writing processes
- Identify, engage with and apply concepts of narrative form and poetry.
- Analyse and discuss the work of others in group discussions.
Creative Work (Minor)
Assessment Type 1: Creative work
Indicative Time on Task 2: 24 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 25%
Creative writing: narrative prose or poetry. Scaffolded task.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Achieve creative writing and reading skills in relation to concepts, topics, craft, technique and voice
- Evaluate creative writing processes
- Identify, engage with and apply concepts of narrative form and poetry.
Creative Work (Major) with Reflective Essay
Assessment Type 1: Creative work
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 50%
Creative writing of narrative prose or poetry, plus a short reflective essay
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Achieve creative writing and reading skills in relation to concepts, topics, craft, technique and voice
- Evaluate creative writing processes
- Identify, engage with and apply concepts of narrative form and poetry.
- Analyse and discuss the work of others in group discussions.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Lectures and classes
Lectures and tutorials start in Week 1.
Students are expected to listen to all recorded lectures before attending their classes each week.
Please check the university timetable for lecture and class venues.
Readings
Required weekly readings for this unit must be accessed via the Leganto link in the unit iLearn website.
The readings must be accessed via the Leganto link in iLearn. Only after your first login through iLearn will you be subsequently able to access the Leganto list. The list is always available via the iLearn Leganto link.
Unit Webpage and Technology required
Online units can are accessed at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/.
PC and Internet access are required, Broadband or WiFi connection is essential. Basic computer skills and skills in word processing are also a requirement. Webcam or internal camera for Zoom classes if needed.
Students must be able to upload, download, and print Word documents. Word documents are the only format accepted for Turnitin assignments.
Your iLearn unit is used for access to recorded lectures (Echo), for quizzes, for submission of workshop writing and workshop activity, for Turnitin assignments, and for communication and access to all unit materials via the library or directly in iLearn.
Unit Schedule
Week 1 - Introduction to Creative Writing
Week 2 - Prompt to draft: process and reflection
Week 3 - Approaches to writing 1
Week 4 - Approaches to writing 2
Week 5 - Story and narrative
Week 6 - Time in narrative
Week 7 - Focalisation
Week 8 - Language - dialogue and register
Week 9 - Workshop week
Week 10 - Writing place, writing culture
Week 11 - Memory
Week 12 - Creativity and Writing, reflecting on the unit.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
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
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook