ENG6742 - Writing Practices 3: Experiments in Genre

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

(1) identify and analyse avant-garde, innovative or experimental practices in a range of poetry and prose post-1950;
(2) Demonstrate an understanding of the recent (post-1950) history and theory of the avant-garde;
(3) demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between theoretical ideas and writing practice;
(4) develop their own experimental writing practice which will lead to the writing of their own innovative work.

Content:

The module builds on Writing Practices I and II and combines literary study and creative writing in order to introduce students to theory of the avant-garde; and to the concept and practice of experimental writing in poetry and prose. Students will study a range of post-1950 literary and theoretical texts in order the grasp some of the key aspects of twentieth-century and twenty-first century experimental writing. Through making class presentations on aspects of the avant-garde and producing exercises related to a range of experimental writing practices, students will gain a broad picture of the avant-garde and its impact on twentieth-century and twenty-first century literature. These exercises will form the basis for a sustained body (3000 words or equivalent)of original writing.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Learning and teaching methods will combine seminars, creative writing workshops and self-directed reading and writing. Throughout the module students will be expected to make short presentations on their recent work.

Seminar 1
Contact hours 6 x 2 hours
Number of groups 1

Seminar 2
Contact hours 4 x 2 hours
Number of groups 1

Assessment:

001 Assessed Essay 1 x 1000 words 25%
002 Assessed creative writing 3000 words or equivalent 50%
003 Critical commentary on Creative Writing 1 x 1000 words 25%


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