Novels (CWRI30001)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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 opening section of the student’s own extended work of fiction, the major assessment being on this opening part of their novel or extended narrative.

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.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students will gain the following generic 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 openness to new ideas
  • The ability to plan and develop their own work
  • The ability to participate effectively in collaborative learning
  • The ability to engage in constructive public discourse while respecting differences.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CWRI20002 Short Fiction
Semester 2 (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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Oral presentation

  • 7 minutes
From Week 3 to Week 515%

Essay

  • 1000 words
Week 825%

Novel opening, including a 250 word contextualising statement

  • 2500 words
During the examination period50%

Class participation, including leading a weekly discussion and collaboration on peer workshops

Throughout the teaching period10%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorJulienne van Loon
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal 30 hours: a 2.5-hour workshop per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    juliennev@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025