LLLC3043 Creative Writing Dissertation
40 Credits Class Size: 25
Module manager: Dr R K O'Rourke
Email: R.K.O'Rourke@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running
2009/10
Pre-requisite qualifications
40 Level 2 credits in Creative Writing
Module replaces
ADUL3032
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- demonstrate the ability to identify, negotiate and plan an original creative writing project
- pursue and successfully complete this creative writing project
- utilise regional, national and on-line resources and networks to research appropriate publication or performance options
- develop and re-draft their work in response to tutorial supervision
- demonstrate the ability to meet setbacks and challenges constructively
- apply professional standards of editing and presentation skills in their final submission.
Skills outcomes
- Time Management, Independent Study
- Critical Reflection
- Information Technology & Communication skills
- Problem Solving, Writing.
Syllabus
- Identify project with reference to an audit of strengths, weaknesses, affinities and challenges
- Negotiate with tutor concerning project nature and characteristics
- Creative writing
- Reading to develop and consolidate appropriate creative writing skills
- Researching appropriate markets
- Re-drafting in response to tutorial discussion
- Critical reflection and submission of commentary
- Editing and compilation of final submission for assessment.
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Tutorial |
3 |
1 |
3 |
| Private study hours |
397 |
| Total Contact hours |
3 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
400 |
Private study
- 10 horus: planning project and reviewing starting points
- 170 hours: creative writing
- 70 hours: writing exercises
- 35 hours: reading
- 25 hours: researching Markets
- 40 hours: re-drafting following tutorials
- 20 hours: critical reflection
- 15 hours: editing and preparation for submission.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Submission of work-in-progress for tutorial discussion; tutorial discussion.
Methods of Assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type |
Notes |
% of formal assessment |
| Written Work |
10,000 words |
85 |
| Reflective log |
Reflective commentary 2,000 words; to be handed in together by the end of the academic year in which the project commences |
15 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) |
100 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading List
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 11/17/2010
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