Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have
1. Furthered the understanding of the art of creative reading - the ability to identify a good text and use it as a creative model;
2. Developed an ability to analyse literary texts in a coherent way;
3. Acquired a deeper knowledge of the different genres, literary tradition and forms;
4. Learned more about the mechanics of a good poem, a compelling narrative and creative nonfiction;
5. Learned to work with drafts in the quest for the ideal form.
Course Content:
This course builds upon the knowledge and experience accrued in Intermediate Creative Writing 1. It furthers literary training in three genres: poetry, narrative and creative nonfiction. It explores experimental trends in contemporary poetry, and focuses on more elusive techniques such as the establishment of voice and use of metaphor in prose texts. It also stresses the importance of working with drafts; students learn to revise and edit their work and that of their colleagues.
* Creative Work: 2500 words or equivalent (60%)
* Workshop journal minimum of 8 entries (1000 words) (20%)
* Critical Essay: 1000 words (20%)