ENG 238 - Creative Writing

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course presents an introduction to creative writing in various genres.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 102 with a minimum grade of “C’.

Course Topics:
Topics covered in ENG 238 will necessarily vary depending upon the genre of creative writing being presented.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Computer with Windows 2000 or newer
Ability to format papers as .docs, .doc, .rtf, or .html
Please note that many instructors will not accept assignments that are not formatted as .doc or .docx
Internet access

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Define and explain the elements of a particular genre of creative writing.
Apply the elements of the particular genre to produce original works.
Analyze examples of works in that genre and present those analyses.
Evaluate classmates’ writing and one’s own work in a workshop setting.
Revise and improve one&rsquos original work based upon workshop feedback.
Produce a portfolio of original works in the genre that demonstrates the ongoing process of drafting, critiquing, evaluating, and revising his or her original writing in the genre.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021