Central Arizona College

ENG 200 Introduction to Creative Writing

Credit Hours: 3
Effective Term: Fall 2019
SUN#: None
AGEC: Arts Humanities

Credit Breakdown: 3 Lectures
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A, B, C, D, F
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Description: An introduction to the craft of writing the literary forms of creative nonfiction, poetry, and fiction, emphasizing readings, writing exercises, and the composition of original, short literary creative nonfiction, poetry, and fiction for a literary audience. Prerequisite: ENG101.

Prerequisites: ENG 101

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: None

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Comprehension Level) Identify and describe the unique characteristics of literary poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. (CSLO 2) 2. (Comprehension Level) Identify and describe literary concepts and techniques, such as characterization, imagery, voice, setting, and storytelling. (CSLO 2) 3. (Analysis Level) Analyze and discuss published examples of literary creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. (CSLO 4) 4. (Application Level) Employ the writing process to make improvements in poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction pieces. (CSLO 2) 5. (Evaluation Level) Critique and assess other students' written work to provide constructive suggestions for improvement. (CSLO 1, 2, 3, & 4) 6. (Synthesis Level) Compose short, original works of literary poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. (CSLO 2 & 4)
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
None