EN 242 - Writ Poetry & Fict II:Theoret Approach

Institution:

Arcadia University

Subject:

English

Description:

A Creative Writing course, Writing Poetry & Fiction II: A Theoretical Approach explores the practices and works of successful fiction writers and poets, including Mary Oliver, Charles Simic, Robert Bly, Richard Hugo, Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Lamott, and Annie Dillard. Students will discuss assigned readings, engage in hands-on exercises to improve upon various technical areas of the writing process, utilize a variety of writing theories and techniques in assignments, and participate in workshops for student writing. The course culminates at semester's end with a required portfolio of students' individual works. Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102, and EN 212.1, or proof of some formal background in creative writing for transfer students and other exceptional cases.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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