Student-Originated Studies: Creative Writing (Short Story)

REVISED

Fall 2012 quarter

Faculty

Eddy Brown creative writing, literature

Fields of Study

cultural studies, literature and writing

Preparatory for studies or careers in

writing, literature, cultural studies and teaching

Prerequisites

One quarter or semester of college-level creative writing. College-level writing skills.

Description

This SOS supports students doing individual projects in short story writing, to foster their skills and knowledge in creative writing in general, the short story in particular, and literature. Participants are expected to be self-motivated and have good work habits. In addition to online forums and out-of-class individual and small-group activities, we will hold weekly class sessions. These meetings are intended to provide ongoing individualized support and build a sense of community. Students must attend and participate in these sessions to be eligible for full credit. During these gatherings we will explore story crafting, the writing process, fiction genres, and published literature. Students will also carry out some in-class writing activities, report on and share work-in-progress, conduct peer critques, and receive applicable instruction and guidance. Potential variations on proposed work and activities may be considered, and if acceptable, will be worked out individually with the faculty member.

There will also be weekly text-based seminars and written reader responses to both assigned and self-selected published fiction. Students will be expected to maintain and submit a process portfolio and reading journal. At the end of the quarter, we will have in-class student readings of their work.

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Enhanced Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Day

Program Revisions