University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

CRWR 2001 - The Short Story

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4120
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Pre-Requisite: At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study
Assumed Knowledge: Familiarity with the reading & analysis of literary texts equivalent to Level I English standard
Incompatible: ENGL 2045, ENGL 2028, ENGL 3028
Assessment: 2 x Creative assignments 20% each, participation 10%, final project 50%
Biennial Course: Course offered in odd years
Syllabus:

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.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4120 Mon 09/08/2021 Wed 18/08/2021 Fri 17/09/2021 Fri 29/10/2021


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22545 LE01 140 6 26 Jul - 13 Sep Monday 12pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
4 Oct - 25 Oct Monday 12pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This lecture is live-streamed and recorded. You have the option of participating during the live-streaming session, or viewing any time after publication in MyUni. Please check MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22541 TU04 30 2 26 Jul - 13 Sep Monday 4pm - 5pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
4 Oct - 25 Oct Monday 4pm - 5pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
22542 TU03 40 2 28 Jul - 15 Sep Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 200, Writing Studio
6 Oct - 27 Oct Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 200, Writing Studio
22543 TU02 40 FULL 28 Jul - 15 Sep Wednesday 2pm - 3pm Barr Smith South, 200, Writing Studio
6 Oct - 27 Oct Wednesday 2pm - 3pm Barr Smith South, 200, Writing Studio
22544 TU01 30 2 26 Jul - 13 Sep Monday 3pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
4 Oct - 25 Oct Monday 3pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class