ENGL 2050 Creative Writing: Fiction
In this course students will be introduced to, and will analyze the formal elements of fiction, such as theme, plot, character, setting, tone, and so on. Students will experience these basic elements as both part of their own process of writing fiction and their understanding of fiction as a finished product--their own, or that of others. The course involves participation in the "creative writing workshop," where fellow artists constructively critique one another's work. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits applicable toward graduation. Prerequisite: Completion of
ENGL 1010. (3 lect.) (Max 6) ARTS
Major Topics
- Basic elements of fiction
- Issues in the process of creating fiction
- The creative writing workshop
- Journal keeping
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Demonstrate awareness of the processes and forms of culturally diverse fiction
2. Compose fiction
3. Evaluate and critique fellow student’s writing
4. Examine and practice the creative process within the context of a culturally diverse canon
5. Use description, plot, character, tone, and other elements of fiction
6. Produce stream-of-consciousness journal writing