Introduction to Creative Writing

This introductory course provides a venue to develop student creativity and fluency in different genres as well as critical reading of texts through writing assignments and workshops, acquainting the students with the literary works of representative authors from the nation, the region and the world.

Learning Outcomes

• Write poetry, prose, drama and other hybrid forms;
• Expose the students to important literary models in major genres and their social relevance;
• Criticize or review a literary piece in terms of textual and contextual considerations;
• Write a reflection paper on assigned texts applying basic concepts and methods; and
• Participate in a workshop on poetry, prose and drama.

Sample Modules and Syllabi

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