59-1100 Foundations in Creative Writing

This course will introduce students to an extensive creative writing practice by inviting them to write in a number of different genres and forms. Students will become familiar with core literary devices such as structure, conflict, scene, character, voice, point of view, setting, tone, metaphor, imagery, dialog, and language. Students will learn to read closely and analyze stylistic choices and literary elements from genres such as poetry fiction, nonfiction, playwriting, and hybrid texts. Course writing will range from experimental to traditional, from structured to open. Students will be introduced to the workshop process by writing in various genres and by providing feedback to their peers.

4 Credits