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2023-2024 Catalog 
    
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ENG 238 - Creative Writing


Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: 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 website
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:
  1. Define and explain the elements of a particular genre of creative writing.
  2. Apply the elements of the particular genre to produce original works.
  3. Analyze examples of works in that genre and present those analyses.
  4. Evaluate classmates’ writing and one’s own work in a workshop setting.
  5. Revise and improve one&rsquos original work based upon workshop feedback.
  6. 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 Course Policies  that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

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

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2023-2024