ENG 221 - Creative Writing

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is an advanced writing workshop, covering at least two of the major genres (fiction, poetry, drama, creative non-fiction). Emphasis is placed on elements of craft-including tone, voice, perspective and setting-as well as practices required to be a successful writer, including drafting, revision, and the establishment of a writing routine. The learning experienced is enhanced through class discussion and critical analysis of published authors as well as workshops of student writing.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Generate writing in at least two of the following genres: fiction, poetry, drama, creative non-fiction.
Explain elements of the craft of writing, including tone, voice, perspective and setting.
Demonstrate the practices of a successful writer, including drafting, revision, and the establishment of a writing routine.
Critique peer writing in a workshop setting.
Revise work in response to peer and instructor feedback