CRW - Creative Writing

This introductory course builds creative writing skills in fiction, poetry, drama, and/or creative non-fiction. Student writing will be the primary basis for critical discussion with emphasis on fundamental aspects of technique. Lectures, readings, craft analysis, discussions, exercises and/or workshops provide students with the opportunity to develop the craft of creative writing.

This course builds creative writing skills in fiction, poetry, drama, and/or creative non-fiction. Student writing will be the primary basis for critical discussion with emphasis on the incremental and multifaceted pursuit of completed creative compositions. Lectures, readings, craft analysis, discussions, exercises, and/or workshops provide students with the opportunity to concentrate on the development of original pieces.

This course gives students opportunity to understand the relationship of theory to practice through participation in a service-learning experience. Students are required to complete 20 hours of volunteer work, a service-learning contract, and an oral and written reflection of the experience.