Module: Writing Project

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Writing Project
Module Code	EL535 (ITS) / LIT1046 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	English
Module Co-ordinator	Darran McCann
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	30
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

Description

This course provides students with an opportunity to put into practice the skills they have accrued during six taught modules of the MA programme, in the form of a major original work of creative writing. During the module they will create an original long-form piece of writing in one of the major forms they have studied - a novella, a full-length play, a feature-length screenplay or a poetry collection - enabling students to develop and discover the stories they want to tell, and the voice they wish to express, in their own unique style. The emphasis is on creating a well-crafted, original piece of work that demonstrates both technical competence and individual self-expression. The process of developing a manuscript prepares students for a range of future opportunities in writing, editing, production, and various forms of employment in the marketplace of literary and creative production, as well as aiding their understanding of the craft and techniques of writing, in terms of academic studies.

Learning Outcomes

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*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
Resit category for this module is temporarily unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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