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2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

ENGL 202 - Creative Writing


PREREQUISITES: ENGL 111 - English Composition  
PROGRAM: English
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022

This course introduces students to opportunities for self-expression in two or more literary genres - fiction, poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction.

 

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Analyze a wide range of canonical and contemporary literature in two or more genres fiction, poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction of diverse cultural perspectives
  2. Compose original works of creative writing in two or more genres
  3. Apply elements of a writer’s craft, including imagery, point of view, meter, and other literary conventions
  4. Demonstrate a high degree of competency in conventions of Standard English
  5. Evaluate and revise original works of creative writing using instructor and/or peer feedback.
  6. Identify and discuss the conventions and constraints of two or more genres. 

 

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Genre
  • Writing process
  • Literary conventions
  • Workshop
  • Literary analysis
  • Standard English conventions 

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)