WiSe 13/14: Communication Skills-T1-10 LP: Writing Beyond the Boundaries: Fictocriticism, Subjectivity and Creative Writing
Ruth Wishart
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Aims and Objectives
This course takes an experimental approach to written communication, with a focus on the concept that all writing - whether literary criticism, poetry, fiction or biography - is essentially subjective. The course differs from the more conventional Academic Writing course in order to explore how our own subjectivities, histories and experiences inform our writing practices, and to consider ways in which this can be a productive tool in all forms of writing.
We will analyse a variety of texts on fictocritcism, a postmodern approach to writing that blurs the traditional boundaries between fiction, theory and criticism, encouraging writers to combine argumentation with storytelling or poetry.
Throughout the semester, students will be required to contribute original writing for analysis and discussion in class workshops. This will include fictocritical writing on a literary text, as well as original creative writing.
Learning Outcomes
During the module, students will learn:- to develop their own imagination, self-criticism and craft through a combination of structured writing exercises and independent writing
- to consider the issues raised in the writing process
- to uncover various methods of dealing with potential problems
- to develop their critical faculties so that they can analyse their own writing as well as that of others
Module Requirements
Over the course of the semester, students will be required to compile a portfolio of short pieces of original writing (approximately 2500 words). The basic requirements for gaining 5 credit points are: the completion of the portfolio and regular attendance in the course, including active participation in all writing assignments.
Language Requirements
The course will be held in English. Students must have an active command of sophisticated, near native-speaker language skills (C1 / C2).
Kompetente Sprachverwendung(hohes Sprachniveau bis fast muttersprachliche Sprachkompetenz) (C1 / C2).
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Regular appointments