Creative Writing Thesis - 50

Subject 106-534 (2009)

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Credit Points: 50.00
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular supervision throughout the year
Total Time Commitment: Total of 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Entry into honours or postgraduate diploma in Creative Writing
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Robyn Moignard Ferrell

Contact

Kevin Brophy

kevinjb@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: The student will negotiate a suitable thesis topic with a supervisor, attend meetings and supervision sessions as required, across two concurrent semesters.
Objectives:
Assessment: 15000 words or equivalent 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment). Up to 50% of the thesis can be creative work. The dissertation must be at least 50% of the weighting, and can contribute more than this.
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • be able to conceive, design and develop a research project under supervision;
  • be able to accept and make productive use of critical feedback and critical discussion;
  • be able to work on a self-devised research and creative projects independently;
  • be able to present their work in public settings.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Creative Writing
Creative Writing

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