760-421 Diaries/Journals and Autobiography

Formerly available as 760-347. Students who have completed 760-347 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

25 points of second year creative writing.

This subject explores a variety of writers' diaries/journals and autobiographies from various periods and cultures including contemporary Australian examples. Students will read from texts about theoretical approaches, including autobiography as a critique of culture and literary criticism as autobiography. The subject will involve applied writing in workshops including exercises in various styles and approaches to autobiography.

• access a broad range of resource material, including traditional text and electronic material;

• demonstrate advanced communication skills;

• work successfully with peers;

• demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex structural and organisational concepts.

Written work totalling 4000 words for 3rd year and 5000 words for 4th year including: an essay of 1000 words for 3rd year and 2000 words for 4th year which engages with one of the major theoretical considerations within the field of autobiography 20% (due in week 8), a Reading Journal which reflects on weekly class exercises and readings 30% (due the week after semester finishes), and a piece of the student's own autobiographical writing totalling 3000 words 50% (due in week 12). Regular attendance and participation in tutorials and workshops is required.

A subject reader will be available for purchase.