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Introduction to Creative Writing (ENCW 2213)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course introduces you to the practice of creative writing in a variety of genres, such as fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. With guidance from exercises and other learning activities, you will craft your own short stories, poems, and/or creative essays, building your skill and experience as you move through the writing process. In this course you will be part of a supportive community of student-writers exchanging feedback in whole-class or small-group workshops. You will also expand your awareness as a writer by reading and responding to published works written by a diverse range of authors. No previous creative writing experience required.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1110 or
ENGA 1110
MnTC:
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
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Introduction to Writing Poetry (ENCW 2214)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course introduces you to the practice of writing poetry. With guidance from exercises and other learning activities, you will craft your own poems, exploring a variety of poetry traditions and forms—such as spoken word, free verse, formal verse, prose poetry—building your skill and experience as you move through the writing process. In this course you will be part of a supportive community of student-writers exchanging feedback in whole-class or small-group workshops. You will also expand your awareness as a writer by reading and responding to published works written by a diverse range of authors. No previous creative writing experience required.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1110 or
ENGA 1110
MnTC:
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
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Introduction to Writing Fiction (ENCW 2215)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course introduces you to the practice of writing fiction. With guidance from exercises and other learning activities, you will craft your own short stories, exploring a variety of fiction traditions and forms—such as realism, speculative fiction, historical fiction, flash fiction—building your skill and experience as you move through the writing process. In this course you will be part of a supportive community of student-writers exchanging feedback in whole-class or small-group workshops. You will also expand your awareness as a writer by reading and responding to published works written by a diverse range of authors. No previous creative writing experience required.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1110 or
ENGA 1110
MnTC:
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
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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: The Humanities and Fine Arts
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Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Writing (ENCW 2217)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course introduces you to the practice of writing creative nonfiction. With guidance from exercises and other learning activities, you will craft your own short prose writings, exploring a variety of creative nonfiction traditions and forms—such as personal essay, literary journalism, satire, social commentary—building your skill and experience as you move through the writing process. In this course you will be part of a supportive community of student-writers exchanging feedback in whole-class or small-group workshops. You will also expand your awareness as a writer by reading and responding to published works written by a diverse range of authors. No previous creative writing experience required.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1110 or
ENGA 1110
MnTC:
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
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