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HM4102: Reading as Writers
| Module Title | Reading as Writers |
|---|---|
| Module Code | HM4102 |
| Module Tutor | Lucy Tyler |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 30 |
| Level of Study | 4 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | Cannot be taken with WT102 or WT104 |
| Brief Description | This module aims to enable the student to understand the relationship between reading and writing. Through a series of prose fiction or play text case-studies, the student will analyse, discuss and draw parallels between the act of reading texts and the art of writing. |
| Indicative Syllabus | This module will run as weekly one hour lecture and alternating two hour workshops. Each week the student will follow a programme based on reading key texts. This will be discussed and analysed in view of a specific area of writing. In a series of in-class exercises the student will then practice or challenge the techniques located in the textual examples. Topics/themes will be chosen from among: Contemporary Realism, Stylising Dialogue, Experimental forms, voice and character, finding the narrative thrust, modern themes and traditional conventions, issue based writing. |
| Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to 1.demonstrate a broad knowledge of the relationship between creative writing and reading 2. read texts critically to examine modes of representation within writing 3. grasp an understanding of how to construct their own writing from the study of texts 4. grasp the practical demands and disciplines of writing 5. reflect on their work and the work of other writers with a critical awareness 6. work collaboratively and constructively in developing work |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 60 Independent Learning Hours: 240 |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 3000 words or equivalent 002: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 3000 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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