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at and active participation in the workshop/seminars.

Analysis of short story: 15%

You are to analyse one of the short stories (from either Proud Flesh or the Study Kit). [NB:

You are NOT permitted to write on Hemmingways Hills Like White Elephants]. Discuss

various aspects of the narrative craft of the short story (either characterization, narrative point

of view, dialogue, plot, setting etc) and describe how these aspects contribute to the overall

impact (and success or shortcomings) of the story. This assignment is

o due by 4pm Thursday September 11th (ie end of week 7).

o 500 words

Assessment Criteria:

The Analysis of a Short Story will help develop critical reading, analysis and writing skills

through your acquiring an in-depth understanding of set reading material. We will assess:

Your ability to critically analyse the material

Appropriate use of some of the terminology studied so far, to support your analysis

The ability to use appropriate examples from your texts to support your argument

A well-constructed and coherent argument that clearly addresses the assignment task

Clarity of writing (i.e. correct grammar, spelling, sentence structure and progression of

ideas)

Portfolio: 70%

The portfolio is to comprise one or two short stories. It will be assessed according to how

effectively you put into practice the various narrative strategies discussed in the lectures and

workshops. It is

o due by 4pm Thursday October 30th.

o 6,000 words.

Assessment Criteria:

Your Portfolio will show how you have applied an understanding of the textuality of fiction in

your own creative writing. It will demonstrate your writing proficiency. I will assess:

Your ability to engage creatively and effectively with lecture and workshop discussions

and analyses of the textual features of short stories

Quality of presentation (i.e. correct grammar, spelling, sentence structure etc)

Workshop participation: 15%

Workshopping is essential to the learning experience of this course, specifically in enabling

you to develop both editing skills and teamwork skills. It is important that you contribute to

this process both through workshopping your own work and by responding to and providing

feedback on the other class members work.