Creative Writing (CRW)

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 is designed to help guide students in developing original written work, with an emphasis on contemporary writing techniques.

A continuation of CRW 2001 but either course may be taken first. Designed to guide the student in developing original work with emphasis on contemporary writing techniques.

A continuation of CRW 2001 and CRW 2001H, but courses need not be taken in sequence. Designed to guide the Honors student in developing a heightened appreciation of the methodology of producing original work, with emphasis on contemporary writing techniques.

This course gives the student the 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.