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CRWR 3002 - So You Want to Write a Novel

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022

The course introduces approaches to writing a novel against a background of the form's historical development and the range of its contemporary possibilities. Students will investigate the novel in its contemporary and literary form in order to define and situate the work they wish to write. They will read and analyse several works of literary and genre fiction. Concepts of genre, audience, style, voice, the relationship between fiction and non-fiction, will be explored. Students will learn how to prepare a submission (a workshopped proposal for a novel), including an outline, a chapter or sequence of chapters to final draft stage, and a 'pitch' to present their work to an academic or industry gatekeeper.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code CRWR 3002
    Course So You Want to Write a Novel
    Coordinating Unit English, Creative Writing, and Film
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study
    Incompatible CRWR 2009
    Biennial Course Course offered in odd years
    Assessment 2 x Creative assignments 20% each, participation 10%, final project 50%
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Peter Pugsley

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    ·       Introduce students to a range of creative writing practices including poetry, prose and
            creative non-fiction.

    ·       Introduce students to ways of reading, talking and thinking about contemporary texts.

    ·       Develop students’ capacity to investigate contemporary writing contexts (social,
             historical and political).

    ·       Develop students’ awareness of the nexus between reading and writing.

    ·       Develop students’ ability to evaluate and apply critical material.

    ·       Develop students’ ability to reflect upon their own work in the context of writing by
            established writers.

    ·       Develop students’ ability to confidently, thoughtfully and respectfully express their
            ideas to their peers.

    ·       Develop students’ confidence to share work in progress with peers, giving and receiving
            constructive criticism.

    ·       Develop students’ editing skills.

    ·       Develop students’ teamwork skills.





    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1,2,3,4,5,6

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1,2,3,4,5,6,7

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    6,7,8,9,10

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1, 2,3,6,7,8,9

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1,3,5,6,7

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    7,8,9,10
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    [Provisional]

    Cloud Atlas (2004) by David Mitchell
    The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf (2012) by Ambelin Kwaymullina
    Annihilation (2014) by Jeff VanderMeer
    Typhoon Kingdom (2019) by Matt Hooton
    Girl, Woman, Other (2019) by Bernardine Evaristo


    Extracts may be provided from the following works:

    We Have Always Lived in the Castle (1962) by Shirley Jackson
    The Bell Jar (1963) by Sylvia Plath
    Monkey Grip (1977) by Helen Garner
    The Handmaid’s Tale (1985) by Margaret Atwood
    Under the Skin (2000) by Michel Faber
    The Natural Way of Things (2015) by Charlotte Wood
    Normal People (2018) by Sally Rooney
    The Overstory
    (2018) by Richard Powers
    Too Much Lip (2018) by Melissa Lucashenko


    Online Learning


    Additional course-related material is available
    through My Uni. The following documents will be made available via My Uni:
    lecture Content, Course Outline, and explanation of assessment tasks.





  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

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    Workload

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    Learning Activities Summary

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  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

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    Assessment Detail

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    Submission

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    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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