WRITING 560 - Advanced Creative Writing

Institution:

Northwest Missouri State University

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Description:

An advanced course in the study and writing of original poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction. Specific subject matter changes each trimester. Topics may include "The Art of the Short Story,"which studies a variety of short stories from various time periods and cultures, with a focus on writing short stories; "Form in Contemporary Poetry,"which studies traditional forms such as the sonnet and sestina; study and practice of techniques such as meter, rhyme, alliteration etc.; reading a variety of traditional and contemporary formal poets; and writing formal poetry. Other topics could include 'Exploring the Prose Poem," "WhLives There: Building a Cast of Characters," "Essentialsof Poetry" and "Essentials of Fiction.?tudents may repeat the course with a change in topic. Prerequisite: a 300 or 400-level creative writing class or consent of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nwmissouri.edu

Phone Number:

(660) 562-1212

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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