Course Title
Intro to Creative Writing
Course Description
In this course, students write stories, poems and creative non-fiction. As T.S. Eliot teaches us in "Tradition and the Individual Talent," there is no ultimate separation between understanding and practicing an art. By studying published authors, we will learn about the forms, techniques, elements, and processes associated with writing a work of literature. By composing original creative work-in playing with form, voice, structure, character, image, setting, and in undertaking processes like idea development, writing first drafts, getting and receiving peer and professional feedback, and revision and editing-we will become more skilled readers and critics. This course should not be taken by creative writing majors. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or second-semester students who have successfully completed Writing and Thinking. 4 SH. CC: Literary Expression, Writing Intensive.
Course Types
Standard (STAND), Literary Expression (LITEX), Writing Intensive (INWRT)
Semester Hours
4