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Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Writing (ENCW 2212)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course is an introduction to the varied genre of creative nonfiction: memoir, personal essay, cultural commentary, nature writing, political satire, etc. You will practice creative self-expression and develop voice, style, and audience awareness. You will also learn the craft of effective writing by observing how published writers use various themes, styles and methods of story development.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1110 or
ENGA 1110
MnTC:
Goal 6
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Introduction to Creative Writing (ENCW 2213)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course covers practice in writing both poetry and fiction, with emphasis on development of individual style and form, as well as an analysis of professional works and devices. In addition to working on creative self-expression, you will develop the abilities, craft and discipline needed to produce quality writing that allows you to reach an audience: training your voice, developing a personal style, experimenting with structure, enhancing your descriptive skills, improving your command of language, and establishing techniques for revising. You will study various types of poetry and fiction, and you will give and receive feedback online from peers and your instructor.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1110 or
ENGA 1110
MnTC:
Goal 6
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Introduction to Writing Poetry (ENCW 2214)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course covers aspects of writing effective poetry. In addition to working on creative self-expression, you will develop the abilities, craft and discipline needed to produce quality poetry that allows you to reach an audience: training your poetic voice, developing a personal style, experimenting with structure, enhancing your descriptive skills, improving your command of language, and establishing techniques for revising. You will study various types of poetry: lyric, narrative, free and formal verse, surreal and collage forms. You will give and receive feedback in student workshops.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1110 or
ENGA 1110
MnTC:
Goal 6
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Introduction to Writing Fiction (ENCW 2215)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course covers various aspects of writing effective fiction. In addition to working on creative self-expression, you will develop the abilities, craft and discipline needed to produce quality fiction that allows you to reach an audience: training your voice, developing a personal style, experimenting with structure, enhancing your descriptive skills, improving your command of language, and establishing techniques for revising. You will study various types of contemporary fiction: realism, surrealism, magical realism, experimental writing, children's stories and fairy tales. You will give and receive feedback in student workshops.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1110 or
ENGA 1110
MnTC:
Goal 6
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Introduction to Writing Literature for Children (ENCW 2216)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course introduces you to the main elements of writing literature for children: storytelling, scene-building, characterization, revision, and more. We will write, read, discuss, and critique children’s literature – specifically, Picture Books (PB), Middle Grade (MG) and Young Adult (YA) novels. You will write a draft of a full PB manuscript, and begin MG and YA novel manuscripts. You will practice the effective writing skills we have been focusing on through workshops, and also learn to give and receive feedback. This course will also provide you with opportunities to interact with local authors from our local vibrant literary community.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1110 or
ENGA 1110
MnTC:
Goal 6
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