56:200:516
Personal Essay (3)
Techniques for writing autobiographical prose and memoir, focusing on strategies for transforming personal material.
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56:200:517,518
Fiction (3,3)
Exploration of traditional and nontraditional narrative forms and techniques, including point of view, character delineation, and dialogue. Some readings assigned, but emphasis is on development of students' own works; manuscripts are discussed in workshops and in individual conferences with the instructor.
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56:200:519,520
Poetry (3,3)
Using a variety of forms from sonnet and sestina to free verse, students experiment with poetic techniques and voices in a workshop format; students read their own works and receive critical responses from other students and from the instructor.
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56:200:521,522
Special Topics in Creative Writing (3,3)
Courses with the history and practice of particular genres of writing (consult the program director to determine course content). May be repeated for credit with different topic.
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56:200:523,524
Independent Study in Creative Writing (3,3)
Closely supervised work on a sustained project in fiction, nonfiction, or poetry.
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56:200:525
Problems in Advanced Writing (3)
Intensive workshop for advanced writers.
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56:200:530
Creative Writing for Children (3)
Study and practice of techniques in plot, character, theme, and stylistics used by professionals in writing for children.
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56:200:531
Introduction to Publishing and Editing (3)
Introduction to the editorial and production procedures involved in the publication of a literary or academic journal.
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