57031 Non-fiction Writing

8cp
Graduate subject – Writing – 400 level

Non-fiction writing takes many forms, and each of these has its own generic conventions, limitations and potentials. This subject explores the similarities and differences between such genres as the essay, technical and scientific writing, writing history (and recording oral histories), travel writing, cultural criticism and feature journalism. In any one semester, the genres considered depend on the availability of expert staff and on student interest.

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.hss.uts.edu.au/subject_descriptions/57031.pdf

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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