CWRI30001 Novels
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is CWRI30001 hard?
CWRI30001: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Reading and writing novels, with a focus on openings: you read many novel beginnings and write one of your own.
After it you can
- Analyse how novels open and hook readers
- Compare classic and contemporary novels
- Write the opening of your own novel
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Presentations 70%, Assignments 30%
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Quick answers
- When is CWRI30001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking CWRI30001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does CWRI30001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 70%, Assignments 30%.
- How many class hours a week does CWRI30001 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take CWRI30001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate CWRI30001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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