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Rhodes University Creative Writing MA - Information
Rhodes University Creative Writing MA - Information
(N.B. This new programme has been accredited for implementation by the HEQC, SAQA and the
National Department of Education.)
Admission requirements –
Minimum duration for completion Full Time is one year, and for completion Part
Time is two years.
Teaching methods—
Students learn initially through guided individual exercises and practice and by
reflecting on their own on-going experience as writers. Learning from others
through sharing experience is actively encouraged. The programme is designed
to enable students to implement activities in class and continue them at home;
to record and to reflect on the results and discuss their learning in discussion
groups. Written, reflective journals are submitted for formative comment and
assessment.
Carefully selected readings are prescribed and tasks set which require the
students to draw upon writing theory in order to understand their own gifts and
challenges as writers.
The intensive contact sessions and personal one-on-one supervision will provide
the necessary support.
Mode of delivery—
Assessment—
Candidates will be formally assessed at the end of the first year: i.e. on their
creative exercises, on their writing journals and on progress with their
independent writing project. Reports from supervisors will be taken into
consideration.
For all candidates, final assessment takes place on completion of the extended
writing project.
Costs –
In 2010 the basic cost of doing an MA at Rhodes University was R12,010. The
2011 costs will increase by approximately 7%. Full Time and Part Time costs will
apply as per the Rhodes University Calendar for 2011.