ENG-40019 - Module Specification
School of Humanities
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

reflect critically on techniques in writing prose; will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
evaluate their own and others' practice; will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
solicit, respond to, and utilise feedback on work; will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
produce a portfolio of prose work. will be achieved by assessments: 1

Description for 2020/21

Writing Fiction is taught through a series of intensive workshops. The module gives students the opportunity to develop their own prose writing and creative practice while working alongside other practitioners. It explores contemporary practice in relation to the history of fiction, enabling students to develop their own work in relation to a better understanding of the forms and structures of contemporary prose writing. Students will learn how to make best use of the drafting, revising and editing process of creative practice.

20 hours workshops (2 x 10 hours)
4 hours consultation with tutors
76 hours preparation for workshops
200 hours writing assessments

Intended Learning Outcomes

None

Study hours

None

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment