20801241Creative Writing/Fiction
Course Information
Description
Students develop skills in writing prose fiction including character development, scene structure, dialogue and dramatic tension as they build toward the construction and revision of short stories, novellas, etc. Reading assignments allow students to become familiar with principles and practice of fiction. Class meetings follow a workshop format.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Develop a writing planAssessment Strategiesby completing a writing plan by a specified dateby submitting writing on schedule, according to planby writing at least 30 pagesCriteriayou develop a writing schedule to meet established goalsyou pace writing according to level and time available
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Develop a reading planAssessment Strategiesby completing a reading plan by specified dateby writing and submitting regular reading reportsby reading at least 2 hours/weekCriteriayou develop a reading list that targets established goalsyou pace reading according to level and time availableyou summarize and analyze readingyou reach conclusions about how reading relates to goals
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Develop a revision planAssessment Strategiesby writing a revision plan for each workby writing summary and analysis of criticismby submitting revisions by specified dateby revising at least 25 percent of original materialCriteriayou establish goals for revisionyou synthesize class feedbackyou revise original drafts according to goals and feedback
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Exchange criticism in workshop settingAssessment Strategiesby participating in peer revision workshopsby providing both verbal and written feedbackCriteriayou listen actively and effectively to peer critiqueyou accept criticism of workyou judge appropriateness of peer commentsyou incorporate peer comments into revisionyou provide detailed critique using literary terminology