LITT06016 2019 Writing and Practice 2
Full Title
Writing and Practice 2
Transcript Title
Writing and Practice 2
Code
LITT06016
Attendance
80 %
Subject Area
LITT - 0232 Literature
Department
YADA - Yeats Academy Art Dsgn & Arch
Level
06 - Level 6
Credit
10 - 10 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Tom Weir, Emmet O'Doherty, Rhona Trench, Una Mannion
Programme Membership
SG_HWRIT_H08 201900 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Writing and Literature
SG_HWLIT_H08 202000 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Writing and Literature
SG_HWLIT_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Writing and Literature
SG_HWRIT_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Writing and Literature
Description
This module builds on the skills gained in Writing & Practice1, developing strategies beyond personal narrative and finding voice in short form writing. This will include reading and writing of short stories as well as marketing copy, persuasive writing, and other short form writing examples. Students will complete a number of small assignments including short stories, press releases, marketing copy and other forms and will undertake a marketing project for which they write marketing and public relations copy, press releases, brochures, artists’ statements or other appropriate forms and this will be presented. At the end of the term, students submit a portfolio of stories, one in final draft to demonstrate process of writing and revision over the term.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
write short stories applying techniques for effective prose and plot
2.
apply writing process including drafting, revision and editing
3.
give and receive feedback
4.
write and present copy for promotional/persuasive purposes
5.
prepare a portfolio of short stories and other short form texts
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This is a workshop which develops opportunities for students to learn in student-centered environment. Teaching and learning strategies will combine, seminar, mini-lectures, discussion and student presentations.
Module Assessment Strategies
The assessment strategy in this module is designed to give students opportunity to develop writing skills in multiple forms. Students will complete a number of small assignments (30%) and will undertake a marketing project for which they write marketing and public relations copy, press releases, brochures, artists’ statements or other appropriate forms and this will be presented (30%). At the end of the term, students submit a portfolio of stories, one in final draft to demonstrate process of writing and revision over the term.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat project
Indicative Syllabus
Introduction to writing the short story
Beginnings, Endings and Title
Point of View
Immediacy
Tense
Time
Character
Show don’t tell
Gesture as character
Dialogue
Detail
Plot
Tension/Conflict
Revision
Introduction to writing for public relations.
Writing advertisements
Writing for the web
Writing features for public relations
Writing for brochures and newsletters
Arts writing (artists statement, book blurbs, short reviews, press releases)
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short writing assignments | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 30 % | OnGoing | |
| 2 | Promotional Writing Project | Coursework Assessment | Individual Project | 30 % | Week 10 | |
| 3 | Short Form Portfolio | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 40 % | End of Semester |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop / Seminar | Flat Classroom | workshop | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
The New Yorker
The Paris Review
Gioia, Dana, and R. S. Gwynn, eds. The Art of the Short Story. Longman, 2005.
Charters,Ann (ed). The Story and Its Writer. Bedford 9th Edition, 2014