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The Short Story (CRWR 2001)
Semester 2 / 2013

Texts

Course Reader
y separately published work icon New Australian Stories Aviva Tuffield (editor), Carlton North : Scribe , 2009 Z1547254 2009 anthology short story (taught in 2 units)

Description

This course is designed as an introduction to the craft and culture of short fiction and creative non-fiction. Students will be introduced to a range of short texts written in English and some significant short stories translated into English. The course aims to broaden students' understanding and appreciation of the range of writing in short forms and of the contexts of short story production. The short story is particularly appropriate for encouraging comparative analysis between literary cultures and phases of literary development. Students will be expected to apply their understanding of short story forms, contexts and techniques through a series of creative exercises and the production of a short story for assessment.

Assessment

1000 word selected journal entries (25%), 1000 word seminar presentation (25%), 2500 word short story with exegesis (50%)

Other Details

Levels: Undergraduate
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