Abstract
The primary aim of this subject is to explore how life experiences are researched, interpreted and represented. Students will also review theoretical issues relating to genre in the field, read examples of various forms of life writing - for example, autobiographies, memoirs, diaries, biographies, letters - and develop their skills … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
theoretical issues on life writing relating to genre;various forms of life writing, including, autobiography, biography, memoir, diaries, letters;research required for writing 'life' studies in sources such as the CSU Archives, interviews, state records, research libraries;exercises exploring various genres and selection of an appropriate form for a substantial project;presentation of 'work … For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessment items
1. Assessment 1 - first and third person voice
2. Memoir
3. Online blog
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to demonstrate an understanding of the variety of theoretical issues related to life writing;
2.
be able to differentiate between different forms associated with life writing, for example, autobiography, biography, memoir;
3.
be able to demonstrate an understanding of the demands of researching material, perhaps in a multiplicity of locations, for life writing;
4.
be able to demonstrate an understanding of the challenges of interpreting material and decisions required to choose an appropriate medium to present it;
5.
be able to present the results of their research on a life in written form.
Assumed knowledge
LIT221 or WRT210