The student will write poetry and fiction and provide constructive feedback on the writings of others. Overall Course Objectives | Major Course Topics | Course Format | Orientation |
Course Requirements |Materials | Exams | Course Web Site Overall Course Objectives Once you have completed this course you will be able to: - Write grammatically correct and imaginatively constructed poetry and fiction.
- Provide constructive feedback on the writings of others.
- Use literary devices and/or characteristics such as imagery, setting, metaphor, characterization, dialogue, point of view, and theme.
- Compare and contrast traditions, styles, forms, and conventions of writing.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how writing reflects the human spirit in aesthetic forms and humanistic ideas.
Top of Page Major Course Topics - The writing of poetry and fiction.
- The reading and critiquing of poetry and fiction by published writers and members of the seminar.
Top of Page Course Format - Is not self-paced. There is a definite schedule with definite due dates.
- Does not require on-campus meetings.
- Does not require real-time chats.
Top of Page Orientation This course does not have a face-to-face orientation. Top of Page Course Requirements - Review the “What you should know before you register” section of the Distance Learning Homepage.
- Students write poetry and fiction continuously throughout the semester.
- It is essential that all students participate in the seminar by providing constructive feedback on a weekly basis.
- There are assignments that ask the student to critique published poetry and fiction.
- A museum visit is required to complete a poetry assignment.
Top of Page Materials Required: Textbook information: To visit our bookstore's online sales site, please visit www.howardccbooks.com and follow the instructions for selecting textbooks.
Technical Requirements and Plug-Ins: Review the Technical Requirements link above. The following software is required for this course: Top of Page Exams There are no exams; however, there are writing assignments each week. Therefore, it is important to give your best effort in all assignments all along. | |
