PCADE 059 Introduction to Creative Writing (5 credits)
Course Description
A creative writing course for novice writers focused on writing and evaluating works in a variety of genres.
Course Content
A. Structure, form, and content of fiction, poetry, plays, and other creative writing genres
B. Use of syntax and organization particular to genre
C. Use of dialogue, dialect, and other modes of communication specific to genre
D. Character and persona development
E. Use of image, symbolism, and metaphor
F. Creative and authorial voice
G. Cultural Components of Storytelling
H. Writing processes
I. Participation in writing communities
This course's Student Outcomes align with the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education. Please see the standards and codes here.
Student Outcomes
1. Write in multiple genres and mediums. [WCCR3; WCCR4; LCCR1; LCCR2; LCCR3; LCCR5; LCCR6]
2. Analyze how diverse uses of language reflect power dynamics in creative works. [RCCR1; RCCR2; RCCR 3; RCCR4; RCCR5; RCCR6; RCCR7; RCCR10; LCCR3; LCCR4; LCCR5; LCCR6]
3. Use techniques of story grammar in order to write a range of narrative texts. [WCCR3; WCCR4; WCCR5; LCCR1; LCCR2; ;CCR3; LCCR1; LCCR2;LCCR3; LCCR 4; LCCR 5; LCCR 6]
4. Recognize features of diverse genres and mediums in order to develop context and voice in creative writing. [RCCR1; RCCR2; RCCR 3; RCCR4; RCCR 5; RCCR 6; RCCR 7]
5. Discuss how notions of literary quality are constructed in order to develop one’s own creative voice. [RCCR1; RCCR2; RCCR 3; RCCR4; RCCR 5; RCCR 6; RCCR 7; LCCR1; LCCR2;LCCR3; LCCR 4; LCCR 5; LCCR 6]
6. Construct creative works through inventive strategies such as drawing from personal background/experience, imagination, and research. [WCCR 3; WCCR 4; WCCR 5; LCCR 1; LCCR 2; LCCR 3; LCCR 5; LCCR 6]
7. Participate in and contribute to diverse writing communities. [RCCR1; RCCR2; RCCR 3; RCCR4; RCCR 5; RCCR 6; RCCR 7; LCCR1; LCCR2;LCCR3; LCCR 4; LCCR 5; LCCR 6]
Degree Outcomes
Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
A. Drafting
B. workshop
C. Peer review
D. reading responses
E. lecture
F. discussion
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