Literary Studies (LTST) 693

Overview

This is a course in Literary Studies which allows students to undertake an original creative-writing project based on their previous work and reading in the humanities. Students begin by contacting the course professor to discuss possible general topics and, if approved, to identify a professor as creative writing project supervisor. The specific topic is determined through discussion between the student and the professor. Under the direction of a professor, students conduct an extended creative project (a substantial body of work in fiction, nonfiction, or poetry). Students also have the opportunity to incorporate work-integrated-learning into LTST 693, either as part of their project or as the full focus of their project, by working with Athabasca University’s Write Site to develop creative writing resources and worksheets. Your supervisor will discuss your intended project with you in order to determine the relevant criteria and to establish expectations for the form, length, timelines, and other details. Often LTST 693 creative work grows out of Athabasca University’s other creative writing courses (ENGL 482, ENGL 491, ENGL 492, MAIS 617), where students express interest in pursuing a larger project.

Learning outcomes

After completing this course students should be able to:

1. Develop an extended, original creative project that is of interest to the student and that contributes new knowledge or perspective;
2. Apply knowledge of interdisciplinary methodologies and theories in Literary Studies and develop an awareness of how the new work fits within, contributes to, and challenges its particular genre;
3. Address contemporary or past social issues through creative work;
4. Apply advanced research and writing skills in order to produce convincing and compelling work, and identify at least one venue for possible future publication.
5. Explore creative work as a vehicle for meaning-making;
6. Develop self-reflection skills (including an ability to critique one’s own assumptions) and demonstrate an ability to exercise these skills in the revision process.

Evaluation

To receive credit for this course, students must successfully complete the assignments, and achieve a final mark of at least 60 per cent. Students should be familiar with the Master of Arts—Interdisciplinary Studies grading system. Please note that it is students' responsibility to maintain their program status. Any student who receives a grade of "F" in one course, or a grade of "C" in more than one course, may be required to withdraw from the program.

The following table summarizes the evaluation activities and the credit weights associated with them.

Materials

Important links

• Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
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