University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

50308 Creative Non-Fiction

8cp

Requisite(s): 50123 Narrative Writing OR 50122 Writing: Style and Structure OR 50242 Writing: Style and Structure OR 50243 Narrative Writing OR 50114 Journalism 1 OR 50234 Journalism 1
Professional Strand – Writing – 200 level

Non-fiction writing takes many forms and each of these has its own generic conventions, limitations and potentials. Non-fiction writing relies heavily on reliable and accurate research and on a range of writing techniques, some of which are shared with fiction and some which are particular to this genre. This subject examines biography and travel writing with particular emphasis on developing an awareness of the possibilities of creative non-fiction writing and of exploring and expanding the different forms of creative non-fiction. The focus of the class is the students' own work. Several key non-fiction texts are examined and discussed, integrating practical work with critical reflection on the processes of non-fiction writing.


For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.hss.uts.edu.au/subject_descriptions/50308.pdf

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $832.67
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,760.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported 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. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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