Advanced Writing Workshop – Prose & Poetry

PREREQUISITES: ENGL 1301, ENGL 2307, or instructor approval – You are expected to drop this class if you do not have the prerequisite. You will be asked to show proof of prerequisite.

Instructional Methodology

· This second semester writing course and we focus this semester on the genres of the short story, poetry, and memoir. The unique elements of these genres will be discussed in workshop format. We will be engaged in the two most important activities for writers: reading, analysis and writing. Class periods will be spent in: discussion, writing, reading, and occasional lecture.

Course Rationale

· As a second semester writing class, editing is expected with the goal that your writing improve as the semester progresses. Improvement in the quantity, quality, and maturity of your writing will prepare you for advancement in writing as a hobby, an art and a career.

Common Course Objectives

· The three goals of the advanced workshop are: to correctly use the vocabulary for the elements of short story, poetry, and memoir and to understand the portfolio system.

Objectives/Outcomes established by the instructor

• It is expected that you show progress during the semester in the quality and the quantity of the work you bring into the class.
• It is expected that you identify the appropriate form for your prose.

Note: In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions and critiques.