760-207 Non-Fiction

Note

This is a creative writing (T/P) subject.

Availability

2nd year

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Sari Smith

Prerequisites

25 points of first-year creative writing.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

2.5 hours of seminars/workshops per week

Subject Description

This subject explores the principles of the craft of writing non-fiction. Students will be required to read a range of non-fiction writing, study cultural and theoretical issues related to non-fiction writing and journalistic practice, and write exercises in non-fiction.

Assessment

Written work totalling 4000 words, including up to three pieces of non-fiction writing and documentation of the research background to finished pieces. Attendance and participation in workshops and tutorials is required.



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