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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Topics in Writing: Poetry
Course: CRW261

First Term: 2004 Spring
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Analysis, writing, and revision of genre or element within poetry



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Analyze and describe the primary elements of the genre or topic that is the focus of the course. (I)
2. Describe the history and development of the poem. (I)
3. Use several discovery and prewriting techniques to draft a creative work in the designated genre or a sample of the element that is the focus of this course. (II)
4. Write a complete creative work within the genre or write a creative sample using the element that is the focus of this course. (II)
5. Analyze and evaluate one`s own creative work, that of fellow students, and that of professional writers. (III)
6. Use several revision techniques to develop and improve one`s own creative work. (IV)
7. Submit a portfolio of creative work in the appropriate manuscript form. (V)
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. Genre/Topic
   A. Primary elements
      1. Description/characteristics
      2. Analysis
   B. History and development
II. Work/Sample Production
   A. Appropriateness of topic to genre
   B. Techniques
      1. Discovery
      2. Prewriting
   C. Incorporation of genre elements
III. Creative Work Analysis and Evaluation
   A. Self
   B. Classmates
   C. Professional writers
IV. Revision Techniques
   A. Purpose
      1. Development of work/sample
      2. Improvement of work/sample
   B. Application to work/sample
V. Portfolio
   A. Manuscript preparation
   B. Potential market submission
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  3/25/2003

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