Sustained Fiction: The Novel As Narrative - CED00006M

Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning

Credit value: 20 credits

Credit level: M

Academic year of delivery: 2022-23

Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
A	Spring Term 2022-23

The module aims to:

Contextualise the development of the novel historically and in a theoretical context
Offer opportunities for academic scrutiny of essential literary elements using exemplary novels
Extend and deepen engagement with the novel
Acquaint students with appropriate, scholarly language for critical commentary
Develop communication, comprehension and co-operation alongside analytical, critical thinking
Acquaint students with precise terminology for novel writing approaches, styles and techniques
Provide creative opportunities for the development of novel writing skills
Inspire the creative process that affords engagement with novel writing
Encourage methodology in research that feeds the creative process
Set up and manage critiquing situations within which students present their work for analytical group comment
Install a vigorous reflective practice, through the keeping of a Learning Log.

On completion of the module the student should be able to:

Subject content

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the novel both historically and theoretically
Take an enthusiastic, critical and scholarly approach to the close reading of complex novels using appropriate language to convey their conclusions
Express an understanding of the techniques and methodologies used in novel writing
Exhibit this understanding within the content of their creative work
Show supportive, critical evaluations of draft novel extracts presented in the critiquing workshops
Demonstrate an ability to hone work through editing and redrafting
Use reflective writing to gain insight into the processes of novel reading and writing

Academic and graduate skills

Critically analyse complex texts and convey findings in academically appropriate language
Evidence rigorous reflective practice through the keeping of a Learning Log

Other learning outcomes

Act as a supportive, sensitive and active group member who is valued and values others
Demonstrate greater confidence and expertise in the presentation of work to the group
Exercise initiative, personal autonomy, the ability to work to a deadline, a word limit and within a specific form.

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	100

None

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	100

The tutor will give regular individual feedback throughout the module on work submitted.

The assessment feedback is as per the university’s guidelines with regard to timings.

Burroway,J. & Stuckey-French, E. Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft. (2006) London: Longman
Lodge, D. The Language of Fiction: Essays in Criticism and Verbal Analysis of The English Novel (2002) London: Routledge
Morley, D. The Cambridge Introduction to Creative Writing. (2007) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Mullan, J. How Novels Work (2006) Oxford: Oxford University Press