Subject description

This subject explores the relationship between writing and ideology: the philosophical, cultural and political modes that affect creative production. In this subject, we will consider the implications of writing fiction in historical contexts as well as contemporary Australian society. Specifically, we will reflect on questions of textual power, exploring the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

WRIT319 - Writing Theory: Structuralism to the Postmodern

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Teaching staff

Subject coordinators
Lecturers
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Engagement hours

Contact hours:2 hour lecture, 1 hour tutorial

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Describe the key functions of cultural discourses, and evaluate their ideological implications
2.
Appraise their own position as a writer within cultural discourses and devise writing strategies that support and resist ideological approaches
3.
Develop critical reading skills and formulate arguments that are substantiated by evidence from appropriate creative and scholarly material
4.
Collaborate with peers in a range of forums to develop creative and scholarly responses to literary texts

Assessment details

In class Activities
Close Reading Task
Creative Work/ Reflective Essay

Work integrated learning

Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.

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