50002 Introduction to Short Fiction

8cp
Requisite(s): 50122 Writing: Style and Structure OR 50242 Writing: Style and Structure OR 50123 Narrative Writing OR 50243 Narrative Writing
Professional Strand – Writing – 200 level

This is an introductory subject in short fiction writing for students who have some background in writing. Through a range of exemplary texts in the subject reader, students examine ideas about short fiction in its historical and cultural context. They explore narrative strategies and ways to develop a piece of short fiction by workshopping their own material. Mixed genre and experimental forms, as well as more traditional short narratives, are considered. Students are expected to work consistently and intensively to produce a fully realised and edited short story of up to 5,000 words in length, to be presented as work-in-progress to the class and submitted as their final assignment. Students also develop their critical skills: reading and giving feedback on the final manuscript of another student is an important part of the assessment process. A critical and fully cited essay about the development of short fiction is also a requirement of this subject.

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.hss.uts.edu.au/subject_descriptions/50002.pdf

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $816.50
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,720.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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