Creative Writing for Clinical Excellence (HLTH7283)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2020
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Medicine Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Class hours
~2T
Companion
MEDI7212, MEDI7222
Recommended prerequisite
MEDI7201, MEDI7211, MEDI7221, MEDI7231
Recommended companion
MEDI7232
Restricted
MD Year 2 students only May be subject to enrolment cap
Assessment methods
Four written assessment tasks that range from analysing the craft of writing, developing perspective taking, writing opening scenes and a synopsis and submitting to a creative writing competition. The assessment has been designed to: a) Expose students to the craft of writing b) Promote maximum choice of 3 creative writing styles: novel, novella, poetry c) Develop a community of writers by insisting on attendance and participation A minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance and regular participation in workshops is required. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
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Course description
A creative writing course for medical students that aims to develop skills in observation, communication, description, and self-expression. This course has particular emphasis on building compassion and empathy towards patients through perspective-taking in narrative stories. Special Features: The course is taught by leading creative writing authors who are based at or affiliated with the University of Queensland: A/Prof Kim Wilkins, Dr Nick Earls, Shastra Deo, and Charlotte Nash.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
