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Description
This is an introduction to creative writing that stresses the importance of creative reading in developing the skills and techniques of the beginning writer. Through a close reading of texts across different genres, students are alerted to the creative possibilities and challenges specific to each genre and are encouraged to imitate and adapt the tools of the writing trade.
Assessment
Essays / Written Assignments
* Creative Work: 2000 words or equivalent (60%)
* Critical Essay: 1000 words (20%)
Journal
* Workshop journal: 1000 words (minimum 8 entries), (20%)
Supplementary Texts
Halpern, Daniel. Art of The Tale
Strand (ed). Making Of A Poem : Norton Anthology Of Poetic Forms
Other Details
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Undergraduate
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