Creative Writing and Communication Unit Information

HSW170.8 Reading & Writing Genres: Mystery & Historical Fictions

This subject facilitates a critical appraisal of the art of storytelling through the lens of the popular genres of Mystery & Suspense, together with Historical Fiction. The defining characteristics of the genres studied are compared and contrasted, with an emphasis on identifying and explaining differences and commonalities in terms of historical and cultural influences, the craft of writing, and from marketing and publishing perspectives. Through close reading and text analysis, students develop an understanding of the defining elements of each genre and experiment with applying these techniques in their own compositions, with a view to publication.