ALW395 - Experimental Writing Lab
Unit details
| Year: | 2020 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of your trimester or semester. Last updated: 2 June 2020 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Indigo Perry |
| Prerequisite: | Two level 2 ALW units |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1-hour class per week for 6 weeks plus 1 x 2-hour seminar per week for 11 weeks |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | To be advised |
Content
This unit explores the history and techniques of experimental writing, and encourages students to produce experimental writing of their own that challenges conventional modes of literary expression and presentation. Students will be exposed to a variety of historical and contemporary examples (both text-based and multimedia) of experimental writing. Students will engage with the experimental writing practices of various historical avant-garde movements (such as Surrealism and Oulipo), as well as experimental writing practices in the digital realm.
| These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | ||
| ULO1 | Demonstrate in critical reflection a recognition of traditional forms of literary production, including a range of non-European cultures, and to appreciate the effects of innovative departures from these traditional forms | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Demonstrate your acquaintance with a wide range of significant innovations across genres, media, and a range of cultures | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO3 | Demonstrate through your creative writing your understanding of historical avant-garde and contemporary experimental writing practices | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO4 | Display a willingness to engage in experimental writing practices that illustrate innovation in terms of presentation, either through text or audio/visual media | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO5: Problem solving |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 1:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 (Individual) - Exercise | 1000 words or equivalent | 25% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 2 (Individual) - Essay | 1000 words or equivalent | 25% | Week 8 |
| Assessment 3 (Individual) - Exercise | 2000 words or equivalent | 50% | Week 12 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: ALW395 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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