Contemporary Eco-Fictions (CWRI40010)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject deals with a range of forms within the genre of eco-fiction. The subject is seminar-based and engages with the concept of 'contemporary eco-fiction' in two ways: 1) via exploration of narrative forms across the genres (story, novel, short fiction) and 2) examination of the environmental, political, ethical and ideological fictions that sub-tend everyday life. Themes and texts that may be included in subject reading material will be essays and interviews that address the production and craft of writing and the ways in which environmental issues are fictionalised. The subject may also look at specific forms of fiction such as the 'linked collection' of short fiction, thematic anthologies, and single-authored collections produced around environmental, social, ethical, ideological and psychological themes.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- apply advanced theoretical, aesthetic and analytic skills to interpreting critical and creative texts;
- tackle new problems in the production of creative works with confidence and openness to contemporary artistic directions;
- participate effectively in group discussions and collaborative learning; and
- demonstrate an understanding of the wider public significance of their knowledge and skills.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain tgeneric skills in:
- critical thinking and analysis;
- thinking creatively;
- openness to new ideas;
- communicating thoughts and knowledge;
- written communication;
- time management and planning; and
- practices and ethics in the field of creative writing.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A piece of fiction, 3,000 words (60%), due in the examination period;
- A 1000-word draft of a work-in-progress (fictional genres) accompanied by a 1000-word critical reflection (30%), due during semester;
- Class participation scheduled throughout semester (10%).
- Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% (or 10 out of 12) classes in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Any student who fails to meet this hurdle without valid reason will not be eligible to pass the subject. All required written work must be submitted in order to pass the subject. Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 2% per day. Essays submitted after two weeks of the assessment due date without a formally approved application for special consideration or an extension will only be marked on a pass/fail basis if accepted.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Amanda Johnson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: a 2-hour seminar per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing Specialisation (formal) Creative Writing Specialisation (formal) Creative Writing Specialisation (formal) Creative Writing Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Creative Writing Informal specialisation Creative Writing - Links to additional information
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022