INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING: A CROSS-GENRE WORKSHOP in Fall 2024 (EN2100)

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In this course, students practice writing fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry while exploring the boundaries between genres. The workshop format includes guided peer critique of sketches, poems, and full-length works presented in class and discussion and analysis of literary models. In Fall, students concentrate on writing techniques. In Spring, the workshop is theme-driven. May be taken twice for credit.

Course Master: 
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING: A CROSS-GENRE WORKSHOP (EN2100)
Term: 
Fall 2024
Discipline: 
EN (English)
Credits: 
4 credits
Type: 
CCR
Level: 
Undergraduate
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
Yes
Cross Listed: 
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING: A CROSS-GENRE WORKSHOP in Fall 2024 (CL2100)
Exam Date: 
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 09:00
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
None

Professor(s)

Learning Outcomes

  1. To develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the art of poetry and creative prose writing through practice and analysis
  2. To develop skills in editing and writing strategy
  3. To explore the defining characteristics of poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction and where the borders between them blur
  4. Students will be able to engage in the writing practices and culture of their chosen major, adding to the skills acquired in the Research, Interpretation, and Writing classes to develop a personal, authentic disciplinary voice (CCR)

Syllabus

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Schedule

Start Date: 
Monday, September 2, 2024
End Date: 
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Wednesday
10:35
13:30
G-113