Writing Identity and Difference (CWRI20012)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject explores how creative writing practice encounters identity and alterity. Students will engage with the politics of representation through critical theory, intertextual reflexivity and deconstruction of inherited categories of self and other. It addresses the authority of writing and the responsibilities of ethical representation in creative practice. Students will analyse, discuss and critique a variety of textual representations, before applying these ethical considerations and creative methods to their own writing. The subject will be delivered through a series of lectures and creative practice workshops, which focus on developing ethical and engaging writing.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand, analyse and respect diverse cultural identities and the way this is explored through creative writing
- Understand the practice of creative writing in local, state, national and international contexts and the politics of representation
- Develop self-reflexive and ethical reading and writing practices
- Understand the history and theory of how socio-cultural groups are shaped through cultural traditions and contemporary values
Generic skills
- Apply analytic, independent, and critical skills to written texts
- Apply ethics in creative practice
- Apply problem-solving skills to creative and critical tasks
- Complete written tasks to a high level of literacy, creativity and communication
- Plan and develop their own work
- Work effectively with others while respecting individual differences
Last updated: 12 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWRI10001 | Creative Writing: Ideas and Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 12 April 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Analytical essay
| Mid semester | 40% |
Creative writing totalling 2,500 words, a draft of which MUST undergo development and workshopping in class during semester
| During the examination period | 50% |
Workshop Participation in the weekly tutorial including peer to peer responses to classmate's work, and own writing | From Week 1 to Week 12 | 10% |
| Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of (or at least) 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures, in person or via online delivery. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. (Complete not less than 50% of word count) | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day.
Last updated: 12 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Jeanine Leane Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: a 1-hour weekly lecture during weeks 1-6, and a 2-hour weekly seminar for weeks 1-12. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 12 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 12 April 2025