The student will write poetry and fiction and provide constructive feedback on the writings of others.

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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.

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• The writing of poetry and fiction.
• The reading and critiquing of poetry and fiction by published writers and members of the seminar.

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• 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.

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This course does not have a face-to-face orientation.

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• 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.

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• Mayes, Frances. The Discovery of Poetry. Harcourt Brace
• Bernays, Anne. What If: Writing Exercises for Ficiton Writers.  Harper Collins/AB Longman
• Woolf, Virginia. A Haunted House and Other Stories. Harcourt Brace
• Buy your textbooks from our online Bookstore, or visit our Bookstore. (Maps)

Review the Technical Requirements link above. The following software is required for this course:

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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.