ENGL 2800

Creative Writing

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog.

An introductory course in the theory, practice, and reading of fiction, poetry, and allied forms. Both narrative and verse readings are assigned. Students will learn to savor and practice the craft of poetry and narrative writing, developing techniques that inform both. Some class meetings may feature peer review of student work, and instructors may assign writing exercises or prompts.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: completion of a First-Year Writing Seminar (FWS) course.

Last 4 terms offered 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SU, 2024SP

Distribution Category (ALC-AS) (CA-AG, LA-AG, WRT-AG)

When Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.

Satisfies Requirement Required for the Creative Writing minor.

Comments ENGL 2800 cannot be counted towards the English major. Students should not take an FWS and ENGL 2800 in the same semester. ENGL 2800 is the prerequisite for 3000-level creative writing courses. This course can be used to fulfill distribution requirements in the humanities for Arts & Sciences and most other colleges.

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