Course description
Course outline
Greek myths, Bible stories, fairy tales, Indian, Chinese, Nordic and other legends form the basis of this approach to creative writing. We will look at recurring themes including transformation, creation, sex and scandal, heroes and monsters, war and the afterlife, and at classical and contemporary writers who used myth as source material. In a series of writing workshops, we will draw on known stories and experiment with different forms of writing - storytelling, diaries, letter-writing, journalism, drama, verbal portraits and songs. We will start with a ‘blank sheet’ so previous writing experience, though welcomed, is not essential. Your background, skills and interests, and your area of study, whether in science or arts, will all contribute to the creative journey, as you explore your imagination and interact critically within the class.
Assessments
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Portfolio | Sumsch1 Week 4 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
Teaching methods
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intl Summer School Session 1 | SEMINAR | 3 hours | 2222000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Contact details
Dr Penny Chaloner
Assess convenor, Convenor
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/iss/profile452.html