ENG 205 - Creative Writing

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

English

Description:

This is a workshop-intensive course in which students will examine and create various elements of prose and poetry. The workshops are an integral part of any creative writing course, and they are designed to provide students with critical and constructive feedback that will help move them from the planning stage through to the revision process. Therefore, the major focus will be student submissions; over the course of the semester, students will read, analyze and critique classmates' submissions, a process which will help yield more effective works of prose and poetry. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Recognize the elements necessary to build effective works of poetry and prose; Create prose that demonstrates the ability to establish developed character that can move through a narrative structure; Craft poetry that effectively employs sound, imagery and structure; Examine and evaluate prose and poetry to create a body of polished work that demonstrates knowledge of the effectual elements of each genre; Synthesize criticism and analysis to create dynamic poetry and prose.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENG 112* (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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