922-117 LaTrobe-MG2/3CWJ:Cr.Writing & Journalism

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Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

922-111 LaTrobe-MG2CB2:Cont.Beg.Modern Greek 2 or an approved equivalent.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

In this subject students analyse, discuss and experiment with various types of Greek creative writing and journalism. Both the general principles and specifically Greek conventions of genre and style are identified, and students are encouraged to think critically about their own and other authors' writing in Greek by drafting, rewriting, editing and transposing the texts. Students' mastery of Modern Greek grammar, vocabulary and usage will be developed in the process. Linguistic skills will also be extended through projects developed and reported on in class, and involving interaction with the local Greek community.

Assessment

A folio of selected writings of 3000 words, a critical essay of 1500 words, a 10-minute oral/aural test, and two 10-minute oral class-presentations.

Prescribed Texts

Audio and written material will be supplied by the Department.

• D Holton, P Mackridge & I Philippaki-Warburton, Greek, a Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language. Routledge, 1997.
• G Kinross-Smith, Writer. A Working Guide for New Writers. Oxford, 1994.
• H Nickas K Dounas (eds), Retelling the Tale: Poetry and Prose by Greek-Australian Women Writers. Owl Publishing, 1994.