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Introduction to Creative Writing — ENGL 1300

1. Course Description
   • Credits: 3.00
   • Lecture Hours/Week: 3.00
   • Lab Hours/Week: 0.00
   • OJT Hours/Week: 0
   • Prerequisites: None
   • Corequisites: None
   • MnTC Goals:
     • 01 – Communication
     • 06 – Humanities/Fine Arts
   This course introduces students to the fundamentals of creative writing. the focus is on fiction and poetry; nonfiction and screenwriting may be covered as well . Meets MnTC Goals 1 and 6.
2. Course Effective Dates: 6/1/00 – Present
3. Outline of Major Content Areas
   1. Create believable fictional dialogue.
   2. Create believable fictional plots.
   3. Describe settings vividly in fiction.
   4. Work with figurative language allusion.
   5. Work with poetry rhyme.
   6. Work with poetry rhythm.
   7. Work with symbolism and metaphors in figurative language.
4. Learning Outcomes
   1. Demonstrate descriptive writing skills.
   2. Organize their writing effectively.
   3. Use effective sentence structure.
5. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies
   
   Goal 01 — Communication
   • Understand/demonstrate the writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing and presentation.
   • Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding.
   • Select appropriate communication choices for specific audiences.
   • Use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in their writing and speaking.
   Goal 06 — Humanities/Fine Arts
   • Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
   • Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
   • Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.
   • Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
6. Learner Outcomes Assessment
   As noted on course syllabus
7. Special Information
   None noted