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    Salutsky-Intro To Creative Writing Syllabus

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    This course is an introductory creative writing class that covers four genres: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama. Students will read works from established writers, study elements of craft, and produce their own writing. Coursework includes in-class writing, workshops, discussions, and a final portfolio of revised works in each genre. Students will also complete reading responses, engage in literary community activities, writing exercises, and workshop peers' writing. Class participation, attendance, and preparation are important components of the course grade.

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    This course is an introductory creative writing class that covers four genres: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama. Students will read works from established writers, study elements of craft, and produce their own writing. Coursework includes in-class writing, workshops, discussions, and a final portfolio of revised works in each genre. Students will also complete reading responses, engage in literary community activities, writing exercises, and workshop peers' writing. Class participation, attendance, and preparation are important components of the course grade.

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    This course is an introductory creative writing class that covers four genres: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama. Students will read works from established writers, study elements of craft, and produce their own writing. Coursework includes in-class writing, workshops, discussions, and a final portfolio of revised works in each genre. Students will also complete reading responses, engage in literary community activities, writing exercises, and workshop peers' writing. Class participation, attendance, and preparation are important components of the course grade.

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    Syllabus

    English 205 - Introduction to Creative Writing


    Course Description:
    This course is a practical and workshop class that introduces writers to the elements of poetry,
    fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama, prerequisite for all advanced workshops. Class work
    will include reading the work of established writers in four different genres, studying the craft
    of writing, and it will involve considerable creative writing in those genres.
    Students in this course will participate in a variety of activities, including but not limited to:
    in-class writing, workshop, reading and group discussion, and more. These activities are
    meant to support the purpose of the class, which is to familiarize the student with the
    techniques of writing poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama.
    Required Texts:
    Heather Sellers, The Practice of Creative Writing: A Guide for Students
    Stephen Minot, Three Genres
    Online literary journals as assigned
    Course Requirements:
    Your performance in this class is based on regular attendance and the following assignments.
    For detailed instructions, see Blackboard.
    Evaluation:
    Writing Portfolio
    Close-Reading Responses
    Acts of Literary Citizenship
    Craft Exercises and Drafts
    Workshop Comments
    Participation and Professionalism

    50%
    10%
    10%
    10%
    10%
    10%

    I. Writing Portfolio - 50%


    At the end of the semester you will submit a portfolio of one short story, one personal essay, a
    one-act play, and three poems. All are to be revised significantly, and your portfolio must
    include the earlier drafts with my comments. I will evaluate the portfolio based on the
    following elements: revision, imagery, concrete language, clarity, complexity, grammar and
    syntax, form, use of literary devices, and language.
    While I wont assign your creative work a letter grade until final exam week, you should have
    a good idea of how well youre doing by reading my comments and listening to my feedback
    during workshop. If you are anxious or in doubt about your progress at any point during the
    semester, make an appointment to discuss your concerns with me.

    II. Close-Reading Responses - 10%


    Writers are readers. In this course we will be reading as much as we will be writing. Ive
    selected the reading in this class based on two assumptions: first, that by close analysis of
    literary texts we learn more about how writing works; second, that reading inspires writing by
    keeping literary language moving through the brain.
    We will spend time both close reading our course texts and discussing their impact on us as
    writers. Therefore, all reading is required reading. One time for each genre you will be
    required to post a close-reading of a work on Blackboard and respond to two of your peers
    readings.
    III. Acts of Literary Citizenship 10%
    In order to be a good member of your writing community, you must nurture not only your
    own projects but also those of others. You are required to engage in 5 acts of literary
    citizenship (such as attending a public reading or reading a literary journal) throughout the
    semester and post a 300-word digital report. Your report should include a summary of the act
    and an evaluation of its outcome (usefulness/success/participants reactions). Though you will
    submit 5 reports over the course of the semester, I will not accept more than one report in a
    given week (translation: do not wait until the end of the semester).
    III. Writing Exercises and Drafts 10%
    Both in class and at home, we will complete a number of invention exercises. You will develop
    many of these into creative works. Of these, you will submit drafts for me. (Depending on
    time, two or three of these drafts will also be workshopped in class.) I will not assign letter
    grades to craft exercises or drafts, but you will receive credit for completion, effort, and
    following instructions.
    IV. Workshop Comments 10%
    A significant portion of this course involves workshopping. You are responsible for posting
    your workshop pieces to Blackboard on time; printing the works of others and bringing them
    to class; reading your classmates work before class and typing 250-word (minimum)
    responses on Blackboard; and arriving prepared to discuss your classmates work. Short,
    general, or disrespectful comments will lower your grade. Should you miss a class, you are
    still responsible for posting comments before class.
    V. Participation 10%
    Part of your work for this course is to be fully present, fully prepared, and fully participatory.
    In addition to the fact of your presence, which is foundational, the quality of your presence is
    also important. You are expected to be a positive and cooperative presence in the classroom.
    Credit is given for prepared, engaged, polite, thoughtful, non-monopolizing, helpful,
    generative, appropriate participation during class discussion and workshop.
    In order to participate constructively, you must be current on all reading assignments and
    homework; occasionally, there will be pop quizzes. Bring your homework and reading
    materials (including hard copies of workshop poems) to every class. I expect you to have a
    comment or question prepared for every assigned poem and essay, and I will randomly call on
    people to share their comments and ask or answer questions.

    Attendance:
    If you have more than 5 unexcused absences your grade will be lowered 2% for each
    unexcused absence over that number. Repeated lateness is inconsiderate and distracting; for
    this reason each tardy beyond 2 counts as 1 absence.
    Excused absences include documented illness, death in the immediate family and other
    documented crises, call to active military duty or jury duty, religious holy days, and official
    University activities. In any case, students remain responsible for submitting timely work and
    for all missed content.
    One-on-one Conferences:
    Once during the semester you are required to meet with me during office hours (or at another
    arranged time) to discuss one of your pieces not workshopped in class. You are responsible
    for choosing the work, scheduling the conference, and bringing two hard copies to our
    meeting. This is an informal way for us to discuss at length any concerns you might have
    about your own work. Come with questions.
    Plagiarism:
    Plagiarism is unacceptable. Deliberate plagiarism on any scale will result in a failing grade for
    the assignment and possibly for the course.
    Americans with Disabilities Act:
    Students with disabilities needing academic accommodation should: (1) register with and
    provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center and (2) bring a letter to the
    instructor indicating the need for accommodation and what type. This should be done during
    the first week of class. This syllabus and other class materials are available in alternative
    format upon request.
    About Your Instructor:
    Author of Romeo Bones (Steel Toe Books, 2013), Ron Paul Salutsky is a poet, scholar, fiction
    writer, and Spanish Translator. Find more at www.salutsky.com.

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