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Creative Reading and Writing (ENGL1201)
Semester 2 / 2011

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

Two or more written assignments, which might include minor or major essays, tutorial papers, book reviews, online quiz, blogs, essay proposals, bibliographies or other similar exercises, up to 4500 words. 100%

Supplementary Texts

Halpern, Daniel. Art of The Tale

Strand (ed). Making Of A Poem : Norton Anthology Of Poetic Forms

Other Details

Offered in: 2010
Levels: Undergraduate
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