Module: CW7507-60 - A Portfolio of Travel and Nature Writing

Level: 7

Credit Value: 60

Module Tutor: Stephen Moss

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

1. Brief description and aims of module

The final collection of creative writing with accompanying reflective journal.

2. Outline Syllabus & Teaching & Learning Methods

This is the creative result of the four course modules and all the residential sessions, workshops, seminars and tutorials. The portfolio normally includes experiential work, observations, descriptions, submissions to media outlets, creative responses to text, audio or film, project-based or general research writing which collectively helps establish a professional career. The contents of the portfolio have been refined through the workshop-tutorial process.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Coursework
• Description: A body of travel and nature writing of c. 20,000 words
• % Weighting: 80%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: Coursework
• Description: A journal describing the journey undertaken through the course, including a record of media submissions. (2,000 words or equivalent with accompanying materials)
• % Weighting: 20%