ENG 208 - Creative Writing II - Short Story

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

English

Description:

This is a workshop-intensive course in which students will examine various elements that help writers produce effective works of fiction. 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 them move from the planning stage through to the revision process. Therefore, the major focus will be student submissions; each week, students will read, analyze and critique classmate submissions to help yield vivid characters, compelling scenes and sustained conflict. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Recognize the elements necessary to build effective works of fiction, including: characterization, narration, setting, scene, plot, theme and conflict; Create works of fiction that demonstrate the ability to lead characters through a cohesive narrative structure; Analyze and evaluate prose in order to discern the literary elements which produce the most success in prose; Synthesize criticism and analysis to create dynamic and effectual works of fiction.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

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

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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