Writing Beyond the Basics

Summer 2013 quarter

Faculty

Peter Bacho law, creative writing, literature

Fields of Study

communications, literature and writing

Preparatory for studies or careers in

communications, journalism, editing, and a variety of fields requiring good writing skills

Description

This class will focus on enhancing writing skills needed for communicating with academic and popular audiences. During the first session, students will study the art of composition, with an emphasis on improving writing projects typically associated with the effective dissemination of community resource materials, manuals, position papers, etc. Students will study the art of effective and accurate editing. Regarding the latter, students will edit an unedited version of a journal entry that is part of a novel – written by the Instructor – and published by the University of Hawai’i Press.

During the second session, students will shift their focus to creative writing. They will create a credible protagonist, do a variety of effective creative writing exercises, and hold weekly readings of their work.

Advertised Schedule

12-4p Tue/Thu at Tacoma

Location

Tacoma

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Day