Units of Study
MECO6906 - Literary Journalism: History and Theory
Semester 1, 2012 | Credit Points: 6
Coordinator: Fiona R. Martin
Phone: +61 2 9036 5098
Email: fiona.martin@sydney.edu.au
Description
This unit gives students an overview of the history and theory of literary journalism, as well as a critical understanding of key writers and genres. Topics studied include early journalisms, the essay form, memoir, New Journalism, travel writing, blogging and the profile.
Assessments
1x1500wd seminar paper (30%), 1x2500wd essay (40%), 1x1000wd journal/clippings file (15%), participation (15%)
Textbooks
Course Reader
Classes
1x2-hr seminar/week
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