Creative Writing: Courses

Courses:

Nature of Poetry ENG205
3 Credit(s)

A foundational course which focuses on the reciprocal nature of reading and writing poetry as well as acquiring a "critical vocabulary" for the appreciation of poetry. Examines the technical, cultural and aesthetic sources of established poets as well as work produced by student writers. Explores the creative writing process as well as poetic themes, styles and perspectives that contribute to the writing of original student poetry. Prerequisites: None.

Creative Writing ENG 210
3 Credit(s)

Skills and techniques used in the production of marketable materials for contemporary publications that buy prose fiction, poetry, and expository articles. May be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours with departmental approval. Prerequisites: ENG102 with a grade of "C", or better, or permission of department.

Screenwriting ENG211
3 Credit(s)

Principles and techniques necessary in planning, researching, and writing screenplays. May be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours with approval of instructor. Prerequisites: ENG101 and ENG102 with a grade of "C" or better or
permission of instructor.

Personal and Exploratory Writing ENG217
3 Credit(s)

Using writing to explore one's self and the world one lives in; emphasis on expository writing as a means of learning. Prerequisites: ENG101 and ENG102.