Course Description
Intermediate study in creative writing, limited to a single genre, such as short fiction, poetry, nonfiction, the novel, performative writing, hypertext, and hybrid form. Focus varies according to professor.
Athena Title
INTRMED CW TOPICS
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ENGL 3801
Non-Traditional Format
This course is writing intensive, which means that the course will include substantial and ongoing writing assignments that a) relate clearly to course learning; b) teach the communication values of a discipline—for example, its practices of argument, evidence, credibility, and format; and c) prepare students for further writing in their academic work, in graduate school, and in professional life. The written assignments will result in a significant and diverse body of written work (the equivalent of 6000 words or 25 pages) and the instructor (and/or the teaching assistant assigned to the course) will be closely involved in student writing, providing opportunities for feedback and substantive revision.
Prerequisite
[ENGL 1101 and (ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102M) and ENGL 3800] or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course is designed to continue studying creative writing at the intermediate level, focusing on a single genre of creative writing as a topic for academic study. This course is a single- genre course focusing on poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir, prose poetry, micro fiction, performative writing or hypertext writing. Students will learn about elements of genre, the writing process, and revision. Students will be expected to read contemporary works of literature and to respond to their peers' writing. A final portfolio of student writing is required.
Topical Outline
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary. The focus and coverage will vary from semester to semester and instructor to instructor, but topics of study can include: Reading and Writing Poetry Reading and Writing Fiction Reading and Writing Creative Nonfiction Reading and Writing Prose Poetry Reading and Writing Memoir Reading and Writing Micro Fiction Reading, Writing and Performing Performative Writing Invention Editing Revising