University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm Mon

The module aims to enable students to write better creative prose and poetry. For prose, the principal aim is to develop in students an awareness of how fiction and creative non-fiction is constructed with emphasis on the short story and the literary essay. The focus is on a deeper understanding of the creative process through language, imagery, ideas, methods of characterisation, narrative movement and dramatic tension. For poetry, students will develop anawareness of the creative process, and understand some of the techniques poets use to shape material into finished works. Issues of 'texture' in language and content will be raised and a variety of techniques will be discussed, using examples drawn mainly from recent and contemporary works. (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 EN4420 or take EN4500 or take EN3217

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

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

Scheduled learning hours: 40

Guided independent study hours: 260

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: exam = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr O R Hazzard
Module teaching staff: Dr Oliver Hazzard (ORH)
Module coordinator email orh@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Produce original creative writing.
• Study and appreciate a range of literary forms and techniques in poetry and prose.
• Read and consider in relation to their own creative work the work of both contemporary published writers and their fellow students.