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2009/10 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC3043 Creative Writing Dissertation

40 creditsClass 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	1.00	3.00
Private study hours			397.00
Total Contact hours			3.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			400.00

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	85.00
Reflective log	Reflective commentary 2,000 words; to be handed in together by the end of the academic year in which the project commences	15.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

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: 17/11/2010

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