57134 Theory and Writing

8cp
Graduate subject – Writing – 400 level

This is a core subject for two of the graduate writing programs and one which provides valuable theoretical and historical contexts for students' own writing. It introduces students to major developments in literary theory and examines in close detail a number of key texts from several genres that illuminate the use of theory for the practicing writer. It also introduces students to some of the major developments in western literature, such as realism, modernism and postmodernism, as well to the narrative theories that underlie these developments, particularly in relation to contemporary writing. Students will critically explore ideas on writing directly arising from their theoretical and other reading, both in classroom discussion and in their written work. They will also workshop their creative writing, which will be expected to reflect aspects of writing and literary theory that have been explored in the subject.

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.hss.uts.edu.au/subject_descriptions/57134.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
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Access conditions

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