Creative Writing and the Reflective Essay, 7.5 credits
(Kreativt skrivande och den reflekterande essän, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 1190SV |
|---|---|
| Subject area | Swedish/Scandinavian Languages |
| Main field of study | Swedish |
| Progressive specialisation | G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements) |
| Academic school | School of Culture and Education |
| Disciplary domain |
Humanities 100%
|
| Grading scale | Two-grade scale |
| Education cycle | First-cycle (Bachelor) |
| Course level | A |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Autumn semester 2022 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Management Board of the School of Culture and Education at Södertörn University on 2018-06-12 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance. This course syllabus was revised by the Management Board of the School of Culture and Education at Södertörn University on 2021-04-20.
Entry requirements
General requirements for university studies
You also need:
English 6
Or:
English level 2
or equivalent
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student is able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- describe the characteristics of essays
- describe the process theory of writing
Competence and skills
- discuss and analyse texts
- formulate a reader response
- formulate a theme and develop this as an essay, based on the course literature
Judgement and approach
- evaluate their own and others’ strategic writing choices
- evaluate creative writing as a working method.
Course content, modules and examinations
This course focuses on the essay as a genre and aims to provide students with practice in collecting themes and generating ideas. Students articulate themes on the basis of the literature and write essays using these. Students discuss each other's texts and rework their own texts following critique from peers and the teacher.
1001, Creative Writing and the Reflective Essay, 7.5 credits
(Kreativt skrivande och den reflekterande essän, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted: Two-grade scaleCourse design
The course consists of lectures, seminars, group assignments, and individual written assignments.
Examination format
Active participation in seminars and written assignments.
Absence from no more than 20% of the seminars may, after consultation with the examiner, be compensated for via written hand-in assignments.
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.
Other stipulations
Course syllabus revised on 20 April 2021 by removing reference to field-specific entry requirements. Revision conducted by the university administration, in accordance with the vice-chancellor’s decision to adapt entry requirements to the amended Higher Education Ordinance (registration number 819-1.1.2-2021).
The entry requirements in the course syllabus have been adapted on 17 June 2025 due to the introduction of subject grades in upper secondary education. Adaptation conducted by the university administration, in accordance with the vice-chancellor’s decision to adapt entry requirements to the introduction of subject grades in upper secondary education (registration number 1047-1.1.2-2025).