ENGL 24013 - Creative Writing II

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

"ENG20390 Creative Writing II at UCD; This is an introductory course to creative writing, so students are not required to have any previous experience in the field. However, if a student has some experience of writing creatively then they stand to benefit more form the course, at least in the opening sessions. Among the topics considered are the development of a fictional voice, dialogue, character construction and some of the difficulties encountered by writers in the opening section of a piece of fiction. These topics are approached through a series of class exersises followed by group discussion. In this context students get an opportunity to discuss authors whose work they admire. A short assignment, usuallly requiring a creative response and based on classwork, is given every week. How will I be assessed? % of Final Grade Assignment: Final written project (2000 words or equiv) 40 Continuous Assessment: Class contribution 20 Presentation: Class Presentation 10 Project: 2 Writing Projects (15% each) 30 "

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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