powered by
Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Topics in Creative Writing
Course: CRW251

First Term: 2012 Fall
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Analysis, writing, and revision focused on a selected element applicable to all genres of creative writing.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Analyze and describe the literary element that is the focus of this course. (I)
2. Analyze and evaluate specific examples of this element in professional writing. (I)
3. Use several discovery and prewriting techniques to draft a work of creative writing that uses the element that is the focus of this course. (II)
4. Rewrite and complete the work of creative writing that uses the element that is the focus of this course. (II)
5. Analyze and evaluate one`s own completed creative work. (III)
6. Analyze and evaluate classmates` completed creative work. (III)
7. Use several revision techniques to develop and improve one`s own creative work. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Focus Element
   A. History of its use
   B. Analysis
      1. Characteristics
      2. Parts
   C. Evaluation of selected samples using this element
II. Using the Element
   A. Appropriateness to the genre and particular creative work
   B. Techniques
      1. Discovery
      2. Prewriting
      3. Drafting
      4. Rewriting
III. Creative Work Analysis and Evaluation
   A. Self
   B. Classmates
   C. Professional
IV. Revision Techniques
   A. Development
   B. Improvement
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  6/26/2012

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.