Students perform close critical and creative readings of texts related to the chosen special topic, demonstrating fluent comprehension and depth of understanding. Students critically identify and evaluate the use of historical conventions, narrative structures, and literary techniques found in the works of professional writers, peers, and self. Students apply advanced fiction-writing techniques for image, voice, character, setting, structure, and mechanics necessary to compose a significant portfolio of original creative work. Students compose various original works through independent writing practice, and subsequently reflect on, evaluate, and re-evaluate serial revisions. Through developmental exercises, workshops, and peer review, students engage independently and collaboratively in critical and creative processes. Students communicate using cognitive and affective skills to engage specific audiences. Prerequisites: 6 credits of first-year English (with the exception of ENGL 1150) and completion of 45 credits or permission of the instructor or department chair Note: CRWR 1150 is recommended. Students will only receive credit for one of ENGL 3330 and CRWR 3330
Students perform close critical and creative readings of texts related to the chosen special topic, demonstrating fluent comprehension and depth of understanding. Students critically identify and evaluate the use of historical conventions, narrative structures, and literary techniques found in the works of professional writers, peers, and self. Students apply advanced fiction-writing techniques for image, voice, character, setting, structure, and mechanics necessary to compose a significant portfolio of original creative work. Students compose various original works through independent writing practice, and subsequently reflect on, evaluate, and re-evaluate serial revisions. Through developmental exercises, workshops, and peer review, students engage independently and collaboratively in critical and creative processes. Students communicate using cognitive and affective skills to engage specific audiences. Prerequisites: 6 credits of first-year English (with the exception of ENGL 1150) and completion of 45 credits or permission of the instructor or department chair Note: CRWR 1150 is recommended. Students will only receive credit for one of ENGL 3330 and CRWR 3330
