An introduction to the craft of writing poetry and fiction. Basic discussion of terms, strategies, and professional models in each genre. Practice in writing and critiquing each genre.
202-203 Creative Writing I-II (3) (3)
Writing experience in the crafts of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and drama.
301-302 Poetry Workshop I-II (3) (3)
The theory and practice of poetry and the exploration of verse forms. Practice in critical and interpretative analysis of poems written by fellow students and professional poets.
303-304 Short Story Workshop (3) (3)
Crafting the modern short story with reference to American and British models. The significance of setting, atmosphere, characterization, and theme. Discussion and some exploration of experimental ideas in the genre.
305 Essay Workshop (3)
Practice in writing the essay. Conventions and techniques of this literary form as it appears in commercial and quality magazines.
313 Playwriting Workshop (3)
Writing the play: possibilities and limitations of the stage. Attention to sets and comstuming where relevant. Characterization by action and dialogue. Problems of establishing motivation. The play's totality in theme, character, and action. Informal readings of student work.
400 Writing Seminar (3)
Special topics, such as fantasy, science fiction, longer prose works, or the antistory. To be announced.
490-491 Writing Seminar in the Novel I-II (3)
A course in the writing and preparing of book-length manuscripts (novel, novella, and the "non-fictional" novel) with the intention of submission for publication. Also includes coverage of fictional aspects and techniques used in writing memoirs, biography, and current history.
Creative Writing Requirements and Electives
Approved Distributive Requirement Course
Approved Interdisciplinary Course
Course may be taken again for credit
