Advanced Non Fiction Writing (JOUR90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject builds on basic news writing skills to explore feature writing, journalistic essay writing and long term literary journalism. Students are introduced to key examples of leading non fiction writing from Australia and overseas, and are encouraged to reflect on the techniques employed, before bringing the results of this study to their own work in a series of practical exercises.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have a knowledge of the tradition of journalistic non fiction writing, and be familiar with key examples;
- understand the structures and techniques of journalistic feature writing, including the different methods of research required; and
- have completed a portfolio of work demonstrating the skills of literary journalism.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- High level ability to analyse writing techniques and affects; and
- High level ability to express thoughts, ideas and observations in accessible written English.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students in the 200-point Master of Journalism program must complete JOUR90001 Researching and Writing Stories before taking this unit. In some circumstances a student may be granted an exemption from this requirement at the discretion of the course coordinator.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOUR90001 | Researching/Writing Stories |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Basic news writing skills are a minimum.
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
- 1,000 word essay (and associated class presentation) analysing one of a selection of pieces of literary journalism, due throughout the semester (25%)
- Short (1,000 word) feature article on a set topic, due in the first half of semester (25%)
- Long (2,000 word) feature article, due in second half of semester (50%)
- Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass the subject and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Margaret Simons Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: 2.5-hour seminar per week during semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- 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