Module: CW7502-30 - Advanced Travel and Nature Writing

Level: 7

Credit Value: 30

Module Tutor: Stephen Moss

Module Tutor Contact Details: s.moss@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module

An advanced approach to travel and nature writing literature, professional practice and independent projects.

2. Outline Syllabus & Teaching & Learning Methods

This module is designed to build on students’ understanding of what travel and nature writing is about and apply it to the market. It begins with an intensive residential week of outdoor and indoor workshops focusing on how experiential writing and creative nonfiction can be adapted to a variety of media, including talks by visiting editors, broadcasters and writers. These themes are followed up in a semester of on-line seminars based around the set texts and other media with group tutorials and workshops and individual discussions and appraisals via email and other electronic communications.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Coursework
• Description: The production of 3 pieces written to a brief (guideline c.1000 words each)
• % Weighting: 40%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: Coursework
• Description: Creative writing from experience, research and texts for inclusion in portfolio (5 x 300-1000 words or equivalent)
• % Weighting: 40%

Assessment Item 3:

• Assessment Type: Coursework
• Description: A pitch and interview on an idea for a book or series of articles
• % Weighting: 20%