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36489-01 - Course: Creative Writing: Songs and Poems Were All We Needed (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Andrew Shields (andrew.shields@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | A Workshop in Songwriting and Poetry |
| Learning objectives | To develop skills in songwriting and poetry writing |
| Bibliography | Materials will be provided by the instructor. |
| Comments | As writing begins in reading and listening, students wishing to prepare for the course should spend the summer and early autumn reading as much poetry as they have time for, and listening carefully to the lyrics of as many songs as they have time for. If you would like suggestions as to what to read and/or listen to, feel free to contact the instructor. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | None |
| Course application | Please register for the course on services.unibas.ch The number of participants in this course is strictly limited to 20. Priority will be given to English majors who register for the course by Sunday, 13 September. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Friday | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 18.09.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Friday 25.09.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Friday 02.10.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Friday 09.10.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Friday 16.10.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Friday 23.10.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Friday 30.10.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Friday 06.11.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Friday 13.11.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Friday 20.11.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Friday 27.11.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Dies Academicus |
| Friday 04.12.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Friday 11.12.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Friday 18.12.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Modules |
Module: Introduction to Academic Communication in English (Bachelor's degree subject: English) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Regular attendance, participation, and writing |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft |