Introduction to the basic aesthetics and techniques in contemporary creative writing within a variety of genres. Introduction to the analytical concepts and terminology necessary to understand, interpret, and enact contemporary creative writing. Facilitation of writing practices and evaluation. Introduction to literature's role in society. Prerequisites: None.

Practice in writing fiction through a process of prewriting (invention and discovery), writing, analysis and evaluation (in workshop), and revision; practice in manipulating various elements and forms of fiction. Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required.

Close analysis and interpretation of selected literary texts designed to strengthen the students' own writing by extending their familiarity with the genre in which they write and their knowledge of selected literary elements. One-on-one meetings between student and instructor.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW150 or permission of Instructor.

Close analysis of the creative writing portfolio culminating in selection, revision, editing, and compiling of the student's own literary work in a portfolio. Students meet individually with instructor to choose, prepare, and compile their work.

Prerequisites: (Acceptance into Creative Writing Certificate Program and completion of at least nine (9) credit hours in creative writing (CRW)), or permission of Program Director.

Writing original short stories; analysis of works of fiction; concentration on revising students' fiction through intensive workshops.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW170.