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Novels (CWRI30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject is designed to help students conceive, research and begin the writing of a novel, and to articulate an understanding of contemporary novels. It will introduce students to theoretical and historical approaches to the understanding and practice of extended narrative or novel writing. Students will read a variety of narrative-based and theoretical texts with emphasis on contemporary works. The focus of this subject is on the production of the student’s own extended work of fiction, the major assessment being on an extract, preferably the opening part of that work.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- independently conceived, designed and started to research a novel, with an awareness of how it adheres to (or subverts) contemporary literary conventions;
- demonstrated a sophisticated and critical appreciation of a work of extended fiction as a contemporary cultural intervention, which is enriched by conceptual and thematic as well as literary research;
- developed a heightened awareness of macrostructural narrative design and a range of fictional and stylistic modes through subject readings, class discussions and exercises;
- contributed to collaborative workshops, providing peers with constructive, critical feedback on their novels-in-progress, and effectively responding to criticism of their own work; and
- produced for assessment: an essay of 1,500 words, demonstrating an understanding of the concepts and principles of contemporary extended fiction; and a polished draft of one 2,500-word extract of extended fiction.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students will gain the following genric skills:
- the ability to apply highly developed analytic, independent, and critical skills to written texts;
- the ability to apply highly developed problem-solving skills to creative and analytic tasks;
- the ability to complete written tasks to a high level of literacy and communication;
- the ability to tackle unfamiliar problems develop cognitive skills and openess to new ideas;
- the ability to plan and develop their own work;
- the ability to participate effectively in collaborative learning; and
- the ability to engage in constructive public discourse while respecting differences.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
106-310 Novels;
106-026 Wrting Extended Fiction;
760-253 Theory & Practice of Fiction
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 2,500 words of narrative fiction as part of a longer work (plus a 500-word introduction discussing the conception and development of the work. This will be mandatory but not marked as part of the assessment), (60%), workshopped in class and due in week 12 of the semester
- An essay of 1,500 words, rigorously discussing the complete reading of at least one of the novels from the Reader and at least one text in the Reader (30%), due in week 14 (examination period)
- Effective participation, including leading a weekly discussion and collaboration on peer workshops, (10%)
- This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance and regular participation in tutorials. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalized at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Grant Caldwell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: a 2.5-hour workshop per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available.
- Subject notes
Students who have completed 106-026 Writing Extended Fiction or 760-253 Theory and Practice of Fiction are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject is available to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Creative Arts and may be credited towards a major in Creative Writing in either course.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Creative Writing - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024