Writing Critically and Creatively After the Large Language Model

Explore how Large Language Models are reshaping literary studies and creative writing at this two-day WSRC event in Parramatta. The programme considers critical AI literacy, fiction writing with LLMs, and the social and educational questions raised by generative AI.

Who it’s for

This event is of special interest to Western Sydney postgraduates in:

• Literary Studies
• Creative Writing
• Media Studies

Programme highlights

Distinguished Professor Lauren Goodlad, Chair of Critical AI at Rutgers University, will lead Thursday seminars and present the Friday keynote, ‘The Lifecycle of Writing Subjects: GenAI and the Future of Writing’.

Sessions include:

• ‘Death of the Author in Theory: redefining the field’
• ‘Death of the Author in Practice: fiction writing and LLMs’
• Critical AI literacy
• Papers from Professor Katherine Bode on productive uses of LLMs in literary criticism, Dr Leah Hendrickson on digital AI literacy, Professor Chris Danta and Dr Chris Conti

The programme also includes breaks and lunch across both days, with a Friday dinner at the Lord Nelson Hotel.

Participation enquiries

For information about participating in the Thursday seminars or presenting in the workshop, contact Dr Christopher Conti at c.e.conti@westernsydney.edu.au.

Registration

Register for the event.