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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Directed individualized readings. Pre: Consent.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to improve the writing fluency and accuracy of non-native speakers of English to prepare them for freshman composition. It emphasizes vocabulary development, revision, and editing skills. Writing assignments include a variety of paragraph and multiparagraph compositions. Pre: Placement through University placement test or consent of academic advisor.
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1.00 Credits
An editing workshop lab to be taken concurrently with WRI 1100, the course provides supplementary instruction and practice in written English language skills, editing techniques, reading comprehension, and vocabulary building for students needing additional support in these areas at the WRI 1100 level. Pre: Placement by examination and concurrent registration in WRI 1100.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the study and composition of poetry. As a foundation to the craft of poetry writing, prosody is studied and discussed, and British and American poetry is surveyed. Students submit poems to the class for critique, and they may prepare pieces for the University literary magazine as well as for submission to other magazines. Pre: Any 2000-level ENG or LIT course; or WRI 1150 or consent of instructor
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3.00 Credits
A study of the classical Japanese haiku. This course is intended to provide a cultural span between East and West. After becoming familiar with the genre, students compose their own haiku. Pre: Any 2000-level ENG or LIT course; or WRI 1150 and WRI 1200.
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3.00 Credits
A course that teaches students the fundamental principles of writing for both the stage and screen including basic drama and film theory and proper script formats. Students analyze texts and view scenes from plays and films and perform a series of exercises in dialogue, character development, segment development, spectacle and mise en scene, stage and film conventions, tragedy and comedy structure, and other archetypal plot formulae. Students will write a short script for the stage or screen that demonstrates a practiced understanding of these elements. Pre: Any 2000-level ENG or LIT course; or WRI 1150 or consent of instructor
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3.00 Credits
A workshop designed to introduce the student of fiction to techniques and concepts, such as characterization, plotting, point of view, theme, setting, and tone. The focus of the course is on writing the short story, although other fictional forms may be explored. Markets for fiction and preparing manuscripts for submission are also discussed. Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Pre: Any 2000-level ENG or LIT course; or WRI 1150 or consent of instructor
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3.00 Credits
A creative writing workshop focusing on how to apply literary techniques to nonfiction writing. The class is conducted in workshop format, with students revising their essays in response to feedback. Students also analyze thetechniques of professional creative nonfiction, keep a reflective journal, and prepare a portfolio. Pre: Any 2000-level ENG or LIT course; or WRI 1150 or consent of instructor
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3.00 Credits
A course in the study and practice of the editing techniques used to produce Hawai'i Pacific University's literarymagazine, the Hawai'i Pacific Review. Skills in critical reading, synthesis, editing, word processing, layout, and product design are developed. The course may be repeated for credit up to a total of 6 semester hours. Enrollment is limited to five students. Pre: WRI 1200 and either WRI 1150 or any 2000 level ENG or LIT course.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course combines the study of composition theory with practical classroom experience. Topics of discussion, among others, include conferencing techniques, assignment and test composition, revision and editing strategies, writing-process theory, voice and style, and class dynamics. Students follow the progress of their own students in writing labs, present oral reports, and write a short research paper. Pre: WRI 1200 and consent.
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