The Craft of Writing | Federation University

EDMST6115 The Craft of Writing

This unit focuses on building applied practice to enable the `teaching of writers, not writing¿. Students will learn to read like a writer, with the opportunity to delve deeply into author¿s craft, analyse and un-pack linguistic features and devices, and balance authorial and secretarial aspects of writing. Through investigation of current research, students will develop knowledge of writing development and evidence-based writing instruction practices, and have opportunity to apply this knowledge to pedagogical practice. In completing this unit students will gain understanding of genre, hybrid texts, social processes and products and how to apply this knowledge in the classroom. They will also learn to use mentor texts in the genre teaching and learning cycle as a pedagogical framework to support students in developing effective writing skills.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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