Writing

College Writing
Students are guided through the writing process: rehearsing, drafting, conferring, revising, and editing. The course combines informal writing activities (e.g., journal writing, free writing) with more formal assignments, such as a research paper. Students are encouraged to discover their own “voices” and to write both clearly and effectively about a given topic or reading assignment.
Section A:
AWR1100.60 (Intensive) / 4 credits
Jean Kahler (updated 03/04/08)
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:35 p.m.
Session I: May 19–June 6
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 2061

CANCELLED 5/22/08: Section B
AWR1100.20 / 4 credits
John Battenfeld
Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 a.m.–12:35 p.m.
Session II: June 10–July 24
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 2073

CANCELLED 6/02/08 Section C:
AWR1100.61 (Intensive) / 4 credits
Theresa Benaquist
Mon.–Thurs., 1:00–4:10 p.m.
Session III: June 9–July 3
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 2070

Fiction Writing Workshop
A workshop for beginning writers, with an emphasis on finding story ideas, beginning and ending narratives, creating plot and conflict, developing characters, controlling voice and point of view, and handling narration. Students read, discuss, and revise their work regularly. Individual requirements are developed with the instructor, who reviews and evaluates each writer’s work.
AWR2030.45 / 4 credits
Theresa Benaquist
Tues. & Thurs., 6:30–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 10–July 24
Social Sciences Bldg., Rm. 1004

Creative Writing Intensive
This course allows students to explore various genres, including poetry, the short story, and the memoir. Students should be prepared to write, revise, and share portions of their work with the class and to read a selection of works by contemporary authors.
AWR2120.70 (Intensive) / 4 credits
AWR3120.70 (Intensive) / 4 credits
Diane Travers
Mon.–Fri., 1:00–4:35 p.m.
Session I: May 19–June 6
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 2072

CANCELLED 5/05/08: Poetry Writing Workshop
Focusing on the process of writing poetry, this course facilitates writing new work and sharpening revision skills. Students read contemporary poetry, participate in writing exercises, explore the writer’s craft, critique poems, and discuss the road to publication.
AWR2160.70 (Intensive) / 4 credits
AWR3160.70 (Intensive) / 4 credits
Andrew Kaufman
Mon.–Fri., 1:00–4:35 p.m.
Session I: May 19–June 6
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 2070

Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop
For fiction writers with some experience. Students read and discuss their work regularly and revise their stories. Specific requirements are developed with the instructor, but writers normally work on at least two stories during the term or on a longer project (a novella or novel). The instructor periodically reviews and evaluates each writer’s work. AWR 2030 and AWR 3030 meet together.
AWR3030.45 / 4 credits
Theresa Benaquist
Tues. & Thurs., 6:30–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 10–July 24
Social Sciences Bldg., Rm. 1004

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Posted Feb. 20, 2008