KWB319 Dangerous Ideas: Contemporary Debates in Writing
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| Unit code: | KWB319 |
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| Equivalent(s): | KWB215 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,174 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $1,020 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,704 |
| International unit fee | $4,944 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | KWB319 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | KWB215 |
Overview
This unit introduces you to the key debates and ideas animating the field of contemporary creative writing, and allows you to consider your own writing practice in the context of these debates. The unit helps you to develop a nuanced understanding of the issues preoccupying contemporary writers, to gain insight into the historical and cultural factors informing those issues, and to articulate your own perspectives via conversation and debate. You will encounter a spectrum of ideas about what it means to be a writer today as well as the historical and cultural factors informing our ideas of authorship.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Analyse and interpret a range of contemporary issues and ideas facing writers.
- Develop and present an informed perspective about key issues in creative writing.
- Respond critically and creatively to the historical and cultural contexts of contemporary creative writing.
- Participate in respectful, constructive and collaborative discussion and debate with other students about key ideas in creative writing.
Content
The unit assists an understanding of contemporary debates in writing by engaging with key creative works, essays, and media documenting and engaging with those debates, alongside learning resources which provide cultural and historical context.
The unit develops graduate capabilities such as demonstrating the knowledge and skills required to pursue a writing career; applying critical and creative thinking and problem-solving in creative practice and analysis; and working in a self-reliant and independent way as well as showing teamwork in collaborative environments.
Learning Approaches
Classes will comprise a weekly lecture and tutorials, with additional blended learning content online.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- formative feedback on your progress in this unit during tutorials and discussions throughout the semester
- comments on summative assessment work in addition to criteria sheets
criteria sheet grading
Assessment
Overview
Two assessment items are included in this unit. The first, an oral presentation/debate is designed to measure your ability to develop and present an informed perspective about key issues in creative writing, to respond critically and creatively to the historical and cultural contexts of contemporary creative writing and to participate in respectful, constructive and collaborative discussion and debate with other students about key ideas in creative writing.
The second assessment item consists of an essay or a creative work accompanied with a rationale that responds critically or creatively to one or more of the key debates studied and discussed over the course of the semester. This assessment item is designed to measure your ability to analyse and interpret a range of contemporary issues and ideas facing writers, to develop and present an informed perspective about key issues in creative writing, and to respond critically and creatively to the historical and cultural contexts of contemporary creative writing.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Debate
You will provide an oral presentation that mounts an argument regarding a key debate in contemporary writing.
Assessment: Portfolio
You will submit an essay or a creative work accompanied with a rationale that responds critically or creatively to one or more of the key debates studied and discussed over the course of the semester.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
For risks associated with using campus buildings or QUT facilities, refer to the HiQ Health and Safety information.
Resources
Please consult the unit Canvas site for recommended readings.
Resource Materials
Other
To enable your full participation in the virtual learning environment, for example, participating in online activities and engaging with online learning materials, you will need access to a reliable computer with an internet connection, webcam, headset and microphone, as well as a learning environment where you are able to fully participate undisturbed when required.
Risk Assessment Statement
For risks associated with using campus buildings or QUT facilities, refer to the HiQ Health and Safety information.
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Where substantial computer-based work is required, particularly in the case of fully online students, you are recommended to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work, and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury.
Creative writing often explores a wide range of topics and themes, some of which may touch upon sensitive or triggering subjects. While we believe in the power of storytelling and self-expression, we also want to prioritize your emotional well-being. Please be aware that this course may contain content that could potentially trigger or upset individuals. These triggering topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Sexual assault or violence
- Self-harm or suicide
- Substance abuse or addiction
- Eating disorders or body dysmorphia
- Mental health conditions or trauma
- Racism, discrimination, or hate speech
- Religious or political extremism
- Domestic or child abuse
- Loss or grief
- War or conflict
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CA01 Bachelor of Creative Arts
- Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO4, Debate, Portfolio - Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and concepts underpinning your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, Debate, Portfolio - Demonstrate complex problem solving through iterative experimentation and the creative and critical development of ideas and outcomes.
Relates to: ULO3, Debate, Portfolio - Demonstrate technical proficiency and a knowledge of contemporary digital practices and technologies in one or more disciplines and apply these in creative and critical settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Debate, Portfolio - Communicate independent learning clearly and coherently in diverse modes relevant to your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Debate, Portfolio - Communicate, represent, and promote your work in ways relevant to your creative field.
Relates to: ULO3, Debate, Portfolio - Discern, critically analyse, and synthesise knowledge in complex creative and critical settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Debate, Portfolio - Work productively as a leader and collaborator in disciplinary and interdisciplinary practices.
Relates to: ULO4, Debate - Formulate and apply an independent perspective through contextual research, reflection, and by acting on the informed critique of others.
Relates to: ULO4, Debate - Demonstrate respect for cultural and social differences, sustainability, and work with integrity across all practice and professional settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO4, Debate, Portfolio - Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism, both alone and in groups.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Debate, Portfolio
KK43 Bachelor of Creative Industries
- Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and practical knowledge required for creative enterprise, career development and interdisciplinary collaborations, supported by depth in at least one creative disciplinary area.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Debate, Portfolio - Demonstrate well-developed cognitive and ideation skills to identify, analyse and evaluate opportunities to address authentic complex problems.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, Debate, Portfolio - Communicate effectively in a range of forms across multiple media modes, for sharing and disseminating knowledge, skills and ideas, and collaborative practice and navigation of social networks.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Debate, Portfolio - Apply and adapt creative disciplinary knowledge and skills with agility in a range of industry, community and intercultural contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Debate, Portfolio - Embody social and ethical responsibilities and exhibit well-developed judgement with resilience, integrity, curiosity and responsibility.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Debate, Portfolio