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CRWT10020

Academic Year 2024/2025

The Craft of Creative Writing 2 (CRWT10020)

Subject:
Creative Writing
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
English, Drama & Film
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Paula McGrath
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Creative Writing II is an introductory course in creative writing,
following on from the foundational module CWI. Students will be introduced to the skills,
and techniques of writing fiction, poetry, and dramatic writing. Lectures will introduce
students to contemporary texts, and approaches to reading as a writer. Longer workshops will feature
writing assignments aimed to develop each student’s creative writing. Peer review, discussion
and revision will ensure the practice-based character of the module.

Learning Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this module students will be able to:
1. Generate original compositions in prose, poetry and dramatic writing.
2. Provide constructive criticism to the creative writing of their peers.
3. Revise their own creative writing.
4. Reflect critically on their own practice as a creative writer.
5. Demonstrate a knowledge of the codes and conventions of a variety of genres in
prose, poetry and dramatic writing.
6. Work effectively and participate in interactive lectures and workshops.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12
Tutorial

12
Specified Learning Activities

56
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Total

120

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Workshop, & peer-review.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Based on engagement with the materials and activities in class and online. Can include preparedness for class, assignments, peer reviewing, contributions to discussions, group work, presentations, etc Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Graded No
30
 No
Portfolio: Portfolio of coursework (2500 words) with a critical commentary (500 words). Should reflect work that has been submitted for workshop. Submission deadline 1-2 weeks after final class (date tbc). Week 12 Graded No
70
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback individually to students, post-assessment Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

Name Role
Dr Paula McGrath Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Seminar Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 12:00 - 13:50
Spring Seminar Offering 2 Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 12:00 - 13:50
Spring Seminar Offering 3 Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 12:00 - 13:50
Spring Seminar Offering 4 Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 12:00 - 13:50
Spring Seminar Offering 5 Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 12:00 - 13:50
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