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EL40YL: CREATIVE WRITING: THE WRITER'S VOICE (2016-2017)

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Course Overview

Creative Writing: The Writer's Voice will focus on the crucial and often complex role of voice in fiction and poetry, considering both theoretical and practical aspects. It offers students the opportunity to develop their creative processes and practical literary skills in a supportive, constructive learning environment. Teaching consists of carefully targeted critical advice and guidance from the class tutor and peer evaluation from class members in a workshop environment. Examples of writing by recognised authors and class members will be used to enhance students' awareness of the key role of voice in imaginative writing, leading to practical application in their own creative work.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Wayne Price

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Programme Level 4
  • MA English with Creative Writing
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • EL40YK Creative Writing Voice and Place (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course will focus on the crucial and often complex role of voice in fiction and poetry, considering both theoretical and practical aspects. It offers students the opportunity to develop their creative processes and practical literary skills in a supportive, constructive learning environment. Teaching consists of carefully targeted critical advice and guidance from the class tutor and peer evaluation from class members in a workshop environment. Examples of writing by recognised authors and class members will be used to enhance students' awareness of the key role of voice in imaginative writing, leading to practical application in their own creative work.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt

  • Two folios of creative writing (45% each), consisting of either:
    • Between 1500 and 3500 words of prose; or
    • Between 120 and 180 lines of poetry
  • Oral presentation based on creative work (10%)
Resit
  • One folio of creative writing, consisting of either:
    • 4500 words of prose; or
    • Between 250 and 300 lines of poetry

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

Students will receive continuous formative assessment in weekly workshops and formal written feedback on folio work within three weeks of submission.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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