College Creative Writing

This course introduces students to a variety of literary genres, including short fiction, poetry, drama and screenwriting.  It also helps them develop the analytical and technical skills to be better readers, writers and critics.  The lecture/workshop format of the course is designed to help students recognize the process of good reading and writing.  Students will be given numerous exercises on character, dialogue, plot, etc.  They will distribute one scene and one longer work to the class for constructive feedback.  By studying established writers, reading student work and receiving feedback from the instructor and peers, students will develop proficiency in various literary techniques and style.

Requirement: Registration through Long Island University and payment for the course is required. Failure to pay tuition will result in Long Island University dropping the student from the course. As a result, college course designation on student transcript will also be removed.

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation and/or Departmental Approval

Recommended: Grade of 85 or better in preceding English classes; 85% or better summative assessment average; superior reading and writing skills.

*Successful students should plan to spend approximately 5 hours per week outside of class on this course.

                                                                                                                                        1/2 credit Gr. 12