Developing Poetic Writing | Federation University

LITCR2106 Developing Poetic Writing

This is an Intermediate level writing course conducted in a writing seminar format for students to develop their writing practice in various poetic forms. We will explore the theory and practice of writing structures in these forms and undertake critical peer review of manuscripts created by students. Some poetic forms which will be explored include Sonnets,Villanelles/pantoums, Short forms such as haiku/rooku/renga, Free verse, Prose poems, Performance poems, Surreal poems, Experimental/L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E poems, Visual poems, Verse novels. Further consideration will be given to rhyme, rhythm and meter, choosing words and images, using metaphors and figurative language, poetry vs prose. In the context of their own writing interests and evolving writing practice students will examine examples of these poetic forms to stimulate their own creative writing projects.

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).

2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount^ $578

^ 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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