Course Description

This course introduces practices of writing poetry, memoir, and short prose (flash fiction) through a range of traditional and contemporary approaches. Through practical workshops, students will experiment with textual form and content. Particular attention will be paid to: developing plot, action, geography/time/space, detail, character, point of view, rewriting, and giving and receiving feedback. Students will be encouraged to explore and improve their own style and interests.

A Schein will be awarded for regular attendance, active participation, and a portfolio. This portfolio will include a piece of flash fiction, poetry, short memoir and a longer creative writing piece of the students’ own choosing.

Course Outline, Details

Time: Specific Thursdays 16-20.

Date: On the following dates the class will take place

Week 1, April 5, 2007 (equivalent to 1 class): Introduction

Week 2, April 19, 2007 (equivalent to 2 classes): Flash Fiction and Plot/Action

Week 3, May 3, 2007 (equivalent to 2 classes):
Poetry and Geography/Time/Space
PERSONAL PIECE IDEA DUE

Week 4, May 10, 2007 (equivalent to 2 classes): Memoir and Detail

Week 5, May 24, 2007 (equivalent to 2 classes):
Workshop 1: Rewriting and Feedback
PERSONAL PIECE DUE

Week 6, June 14, 2007 (equivalent to 2 classes):
Workshop 2 : Character and Point of View
FEEDBACK AND PORTFOLIO DUE

Week 7, June 28, 2007 (equivalent to 2 classes):
Workshop 3: Showing vs. Telling and Style
PERSONAL PIECE REWRITE DUE

Week 8, July 12, 2007 (equivalent to 1 class): Readings
PARTICIPATION MARK FORMS DUE