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Spring 2019 | ENGW 1101W Section 001: Introduction to Creative Writing (52081)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Wed 02:30PM - 03:20PMUMTC, East BankBell Museum Of Natural History 100
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (307 of 312 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Writing poetry/prose. Small group workshops, lectures by visiting writers. prereq: Students may not audit this course
- Class Notes:
- **The Creative Writing Program no longer keeps waiting lists in the office. If a section is full, we recommend that you attend class on the first day and speak to the instructor. Only individual instructors will be able to provide permission numbers for overrides, and instructors will not receive these permission numbers until the first day of class.** The lecture component of this class will consist of a series of guest appearances by visiting writers. Introductory course in the craft of writing poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
- Class Description:
- If you have always wanted to try your hand at writing, this class is your opportunity. If you want to improve your writing skills in a creative way, this class is also for you. The idea of this introductory course is to explore the craft of writing in its multiple forms and to improve your critical skills and your ability to read as writers with the help of nine local visiting writers who will talk about the writing of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. The discussion sections will include discussions of the visitors' work, but the main emphasis will be on your own writing: you will be asked to write and revise regularly and to complete three creative portfolios through a progression of exercises in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Some topics: finding your material;imagery; rhythm and sound; writing from memory; character and plot; landscape andsetting; revision and composition
- Class Format:
- 50% Lecture
25% Discussion
25% Other Style workshop - Workload:
- Other Workload: 3 final portfolios
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/52081/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 29 April 2015
Spring 2019 | ENGW 1101W Section 002: Introduction to Creative Writing (53740)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon 09:05AM - 11:00AMUMTC, East BankNicholson Hall 355
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (24 of 26 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Writing poetry/prose. Small group workshops, lectures by visiting writers. prereq: Students may not audit this course
- Class Description:
- This introductory course is an opportunity for you to explore the craft of writing creatively. The name of this game is exposure and experimentation. With this in mind, you will be exposed to a range of styles and authors in the three main genres (poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction), and will explore creative expression through exercises and writing prompts. You will revise your creative work in response to feedback, and of course, will give feedback to your classmates as well. You’ll learn how to read as a writer; that is, with a close eye on craft and technique. At the same time, you will engage with the literary community by reading and listening to active local writers, and by visiting at least one public reading or event. Finally, you will reflect on your own creative processes and growth.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53740/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 29 April 2015
Spring 2019 | ENGW 1101W Section 003: Introduction to Creative Writing (53741)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon 10:10AM - 12:05PMUMTC, East BankLind Hall 229
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (26 of 26 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Writing poetry/prose. Small group workshops, lectures by visiting writers. prereq: Students may not audit this course
- Class Description:
- This introductory course is an opportunity for you to explore the craft of writing creatively. The name of this game is exposure and experimentation. With this in mind, you will be exposed to a range of styles and authors in the three main genres (poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction), and will explore creative expression through exercises and writing prompts. You will revise your creative work in response to feedback, and of course, will give feedback to your classmates as well. You’ll learn how to read as a writer; that is, with a close eye on craft and technique. At the same time, you will engage with the literary community by reading and listening to active local writers, and by visiting at least one public reading or event. Finally, you will reflect on your own creative processes and growth.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53741/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 29 April 2015
Spring 2019 | ENGW 1101W Section 004: Introduction to Creative Writing (53742)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon 11:15AM - 01:10PMUMTC, East BankAmundson Hall 156
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (26 of 26 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Writing poetry/prose. Small group workshops, lectures by visiting writers. prereq: Students may not audit this course
- Class Description:
- This introductory course is an opportunity for you to explore the craft of writing creatively. The name of this game is exposure and experimentation. With this in mind, you will be exposed to a range of styles and authors in the three main genres (poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction), and will explore creative expression through exercises and writing prompts. You will revise your creative work in response to feedback, and of course, will give feedback to your classmates as well. You’ll learn how to read as a writer; that is, with a close eye on craft and technique. At the same time, you will engage with the literary community by reading and listening to active local writers, and by visiting at least one public reading or event. Finally, you will reflect on your own creative processes and growth.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53742/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 29 April 2015
Spring 2019 | ENGW 1101W Section 005: Introduction to Creative Writing (53743)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon 01:25PM - 03:20PMUMTC, East BankFord Hall B80
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (26 of 26 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Writing poetry/prose. Small group workshops, lectures by visiting writers. prereq: Students may not audit this course
- Class Description:
- This introductory course is an opportunity for you to explore the craft of writing creatively. The name of this game is exposure and experimentation. With this in mind, you will be exposed to a range of styles and authors in the three main genres (poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction), and will explore creative expression through exercises and writing prompts. You will revise your creative work in response to feedback, and of course, will give feedback to your classmates as well. You’ll learn how to read as a writer; that is, with a close eye on craft and technique. At the same time, you will engage with the literary community by reading and listening to active local writers, and by visiting at least one public reading or event. Finally, you will reflect on your own creative processes and growth.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53743/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 29 April 2015
Spring 2019 | ENGW 1101W Section 006: Introduction to Creative Writing (53744)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon 02:30PM - 04:25PMUMTC, East BankFord Hall 110
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (26 of 26 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Writing poetry/prose. Small group workshops, lectures by visiting writers. prereq: Students may not audit this course
- Class Description:
- This introductory course is an opportunity for you to explore the craft of writing creatively. The name of this game is exposure and experimentation. With this in mind, you will be exposed to a range of styles and authors in the three main genres (poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction), and will explore creative expression through exercises and writing prompts. You will revise your creative work in response to feedback, and of course, will give feedback to your classmates as well. You’ll learn how to read as a writer; that is, with a close eye on craft and technique. At the same time, you will engage with the literary community by reading and listening to active local writers, and by visiting at least one public reading or event. Finally, you will reflect on your own creative processes and growth.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53744/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 29 April 2015
Spring 2019 | ENGW 1101W Section 007: Introduction to Creative Writing (53745)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon 06:20PM - 08:15PMUMTC, East BankFord Hall 127
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (26 of 26 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Writing poetry/prose. Small group workshops, lectures by visiting writers. prereq: Students may not audit this course
- Class Description:
- This introductory course is an opportunity for you to explore the craft of writing creatively. The name of this game is exposure and experimentation. With this in mind, you will be exposed to a range of styles and authors in the three main genres (poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction), and will explore creative expression through exercises and writing prompts. You will revise your creative work in response to feedback, and of course, will give feedback to your classmates as well. You’ll learn how to read as a writer; that is, with a close eye on craft and technique. At the same time, you will engage with the literary community by reading and listening to active local writers, and by visiting at least one public reading or event. Finally, you will reflect on your own creative processes and growth.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53745/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 29 April 2015
Spring 2019 | ENGW 1101W Section 008: Introduction to Creative Writing (53746)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Thu 09:05AM - 11:00AMUMTC, East BankAkerman Hall 313
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (25 of 26 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Writing poetry/prose. Small group workshops, lectures by visiting writers. prereq: Students may not audit this course
- Class Description:
- This introductory course is an opportunity for you to explore the craft of writing creatively. The name of this game is exposure and experimentation. With this in mind, you will be exposed to a range of styles and authors in the three main genres (poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction), and will explore creative expression through exercises and writing prompts. You will revise your creative work in response to feedback, and of course, will give feedback to your classmates as well. You’ll learn how to read as a writer; that is, with a close eye on craft and technique. At the same time, you will engage with the literary community by reading and listening to active local writers, and by visiting at least one public reading or event. Finally, you will reflect on your own creative processes and growth.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53746/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 29 April 2015
Spring 2019 | ENGW 1101W Section 009: Introduction to Creative Writing (53747)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Thu 11:15AM - 01:10PMUMTC, East BankKolthoff Hall 137
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (26 of 26 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Writing poetry/prose. Small group workshops, lectures by visiting writers. prereq: Students may not audit this course
- Class Description:
- This introductory course is an opportunity for you to explore the craft of writing creatively. The name of this game is exposure and experimentation. With this in mind, you will be exposed to a range of styles and authors in the three main genres (poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction), and will explore creative expression through exercises and writing prompts. You will revise your creative work in response to feedback, and of course, will give feedback to your classmates as well. You’ll learn how to read as a writer; that is, with a close eye on craft and technique. At the same time, you will engage with the literary community by reading and listening to active local writers, and by visiting at least one public reading or event. Finally, you will reflect on your own creative processes and growth.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53747/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 29 April 2015
Spring 2019 | ENGW 1101W Section 010: Introduction to Creative Writing (53748)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Thu 01:25PM - 03:20PMUMTC, East BankKolthoff Hall 137
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (26 of 26 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Writing poetry/prose. Small group workshops, lectures by visiting writers. prereq: Students may not audit this course
- Class Description:
- This introductory course is an opportunity for you to explore the craft of writing creatively. The name of this game is exposure and experimentation. With this in mind, you will be exposed to a range of styles and authors in the three main genres (poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction), and will explore creative expression through exercises and writing prompts. You will revise your creative work in response to feedback, and of course, will give feedback to your classmates as well. You’ll learn how to read as a writer; that is, with a close eye on craft and technique. At the same time, you will engage with the literary community by reading and listening to active local writers, and by visiting at least one public reading or event. Finally, you will reflect on your own creative processes and growth.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53748/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 29 April 2015
Spring 2019 | ENGW 1101W Section 011: Introduction to Creative Writing (54618)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Fri 09:05AM - 11:00AMUMTC, East BankLind Hall 315
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (25 of 26 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Writing poetry/prose. Small group workshops, lectures by visiting writers. prereq: Students may not audit this course
- Class Description:
- This introductory course is an opportunity for you to explore the craft of writing creatively. The name of this game is exposure and experimentation. With this in mind, you will be exposed to a range of styles and authors in the three main genres (poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction), and will explore creative expression through exercises and writing prompts. You will revise your creative work in response to feedback, and of course, will give feedback to your classmates as well. You’ll learn how to read as a writer; that is, with a close eye on craft and technique. At the same time, you will engage with the literary community by reading and listening to active local writers, and by visiting at least one public reading or event. Finally, you will reflect on your own creative processes and growth.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54618/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 29 April 2015
Spring 2019 | ENGW 1101W Section 012: Introduction to Creative Writing (54867)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Fri 10:10AM - 12:05PMUMTC, East BankLind Hall 320
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (25 of 26 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Writing poetry/prose. Small group workshops, lectures by visiting writers. prereq: Students may not audit this course
- Class Description:
- This introductory course is an opportunity for you to explore the craft of writing creatively. The name of this game is exposure and experimentation. With this in mind, you will be exposed to a range of styles and authors in the three main genres (poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction), and will explore creative expression through exercises and writing prompts. You will revise your creative work in response to feedback, and of course, will give feedback to your classmates as well. You’ll learn how to read as a writer; that is, with a close eye on craft and technique. At the same time, you will engage with the literary community by reading and listening to active local writers, and by visiting at least one public reading or event. Finally, you will reflect on your own creative processes and growth.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54867/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 29 April 2015
Spring 2019 | ENGW 1101W Section 013: Introduction to Creative Writing (55475)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Fri 11:15AM - 01:10PMUMTC, East BankLind Hall 315
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (26 of 26 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Writing poetry/prose. Small group workshops, lectures by visiting writers. prereq: Students may not audit this course
- Class Description:
- This introductory course is an opportunity for you to explore the craft of writing creatively. The name of this game is exposure and experimentation. With this in mind, you will be exposed to a range of styles and authors in the three main genres (poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction), and will explore creative expression through exercises and writing prompts. You will revise your creative work in response to feedback, and of course, will give feedback to your classmates as well. You’ll learn how to read as a writer; that is, with a close eye on craft and technique. At the same time, you will engage with the literary community by reading and listening to active local writers, and by visiting at least one public reading or event. Finally, you will reflect on your own creative processes and growth.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/55475/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 29 April 2015
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