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Module Catalogue

For information on which modules are specific to your programme, please see : Programme requirements index 2017-2018.

Curricular information may be subject to change.

EN4420 Writing Prose

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 10.00 am Wed and 11.00 am Wed

EN4420 offers instruction in creative writing through both reading and composition. Students will learn to analyse the effectiveness of literary forms critically, and assessment will include submissions of original creative work. (Group E)

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass EN2003 and pass EN2004

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take EN4417 or take EN4500. You cannot take this module if you take EN3217 or take EN4417 or take EN4500

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 seminar and 1 workshop, and 2 optional consultative hours.

Scheduled learning hours: 22

Guided independent study hours: 278

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%