Practical English: Module 3 - Creative Writing Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Practical English: Module 3 - Creative Writing
Module code: W1-FA-KM-S2-P1-CW2-3
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The module aims to improve further students’ practical English skills in fiction writing. It further develops students’ knowledge of the elements of literary texts such as character building, description or dialogue as well as introduces advanced elements such as world-building or suspense building. The module introduces students to the problem of influencing the reader’s emotions. An important aim is also to encourage students to treat assigned themes and literary theories creatively and to search for inspiration and individual means of expression, which could draw readers’ interest.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the module Practical English: Module 2 - Creative writing 1
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Understands the need of individual independent work and of continuous development of language competence. [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_K_1]
 FA2_K01 [2/5]
Is aware of the complex nature of various social discourses and their characteristic language registers as well as of the different means of organizing texts. [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_K_2]
 FA2_K01 [2/5]
Is aware of the role of artistic creativity in culture and society. [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_K_3]
 FA2_K02 [2/5]
Exhibits creative approach to the material discussed, using unconventional forms of dealing with tasks. [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_U_1]
 FA2_U01 [3/5] FA2_U05 [2/5]
Can apply the knowledge of literary theory or criticism to create literary texts of their own. Can critically and creatively use one’s knowledge of literatures in English for the purposes of creative writing. [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_U_2]
 FA2_U03 [2/5] FA2_U07 [3/5]
Can recognize generic features of a given literary text and write a literary text within a given generic framework that would display grammatical, punctuational and stylistic correctness. Can experiment with conventions and genre blending. [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_U_3]
 FA2_U07 [2/5]
Can skillfully use the language of emotions and sense perception to build mood. Can use stylistic devices to write a short text designed to evoke a particular type of emotional response. [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_U_4]
 FA2_U01 [1/5]
Has an advanced knowledge and is conscious of different registers of written English. [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_W_1]
 FA2_W02 [3/5] FA2_W03 [2/5]
Knows the techniques of narrative development with the use of different points of view and changes to perspective. [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_W_2]
 FA2_W03 [2/5] FA2_W08 [2/5]
Knows how to create description, characters, worlds and settings, dialogues. Knows how to use literary techniques and tropes. [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_W_3]
 FA2_W03 [3/5] FA2_W08 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written assignments [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_w_1]
Continuous assessment of students’ creative writing skills and their knowledge of its different forms and characteristic features.
 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_U_1 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_U_2 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_W_1 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_W_2 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_W_3
Examination [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_w_2]
Final assessment of practical knowledge and writing skills in creative writing developed in the module.
 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_K_1 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_K_2 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_K_3 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_U_1 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_U_2 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_U_3 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_U_4 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_W_1 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_W_2 KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_W_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_fs_1]
Practical classes aimed at improving students’ practical language skills for writing texts of fiction under specific generic and stylistic specifications. Analysis of literary texts as examples. Written vocabulary exercises. Punctuation exercises.
 30
Written exercises to practice creative writing composition on a near proficiency level. Participation in consultations with the instructor. Preparation for the final exam.
 30 Written assignments [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_w_1] Examination [KM-S2PNJA3-CW3_w_2]
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