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:

Synthesize and apply the concepts of craft, theory, and technique on creative writing to their work and the work of others.
Identify the basic techniques and terminology of fiction writing, creative non-fiction writing, and poetry writing.
Apply critical reading skills for critiquing fiction, essays, and poetry.
Employ the Iowa workshop method to critique creative writing samples.
Apply principles of revision in the creative writing process and recognize its significance.
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.

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Official Course Syllabus
2024-2025