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WRI
16 courses with the subject WRI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
WRI 1200Introduction to Creative Writing3
In this course, we will consider the various genres of poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction. We will write pieces in each one and, in doing so, examine the differences between treating a subject in a poem, short story, etc. This is a creative writing survey course. There will be a great deal of reading and writing. Operating on a workshop model, the core of the course will be peer critiques.
Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRI. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member available. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 2088-Level is intended for second-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: ENG 1200
This workshop covers foundational concepts of Narrative Medicine that are then applied to creative writing and performance centered around the themes of illness, injury trauma, healing and writing the body. Using an array of narrative forms, students will look to articulate the experience of being in their specific bodies, and/or dealing with individually experienced, cultural, folk and other legend and factual ideas about illnesses, cures, and medicine. Students should be prepared to use a variety of expressive strategies and be willing to 'perform' as well as story tell and write. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200 or equivalent
In this course, we will focus on the interview, which is the foundation of journalism, the American legal system, and much artistic and academic inquiry. As we read, watch, and listen to a variety of examples, we will try to determine what makes a good or poor interview. We will consider which types of questions reveal information and character and how questions can expand rather than limit a conversation. You will be required to conduct several interviews and write them up in various formats.
In 2008, the composer Brett Dean won the Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition for his work “The Lost Art of Letter Writing.” His four-part concerto is based on excerpts from nineteenth century letters. In this course, we will consider how letters have been used as a foundation for artistic works ranging from epistolary novels, such as Alice Walker's The Color Purple, to dances like Martha Graham's Letters to the World based on the writing of Emily Dickinson. As we explore the form of letters, we also will create our own works using them. There will be a great deal of reading and writing.
Every profession requires some type of writing. These may include cover letters, resumes, interview packets, grant proposals, fellowship applications, design proposals, production memos, artist's statements, or even letters-to-the-editor. In this course, we will determine what type of writing occurs in your field, and you will then produce several examples. Course material will be generated by the students. Active participation is required. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200 or FYS 1200. WRI 2630 Writing for the Stage 3 credits
This workshop introduces the fundamentals of contemporary stage writing. It teaches students to analyze stage writing and develop dramatic form through readings, discussion and original writing exercises. Student revision is required and based upon peer and instructor feedback. Prerequisites: ENG 1200 or FYS 1200. WRI 2640 Writing the Solo Performance 3 credits
This creative writing workshop draws from student-generated material. It focuses on researching, writing and getting ready to perform a one-person show. Students examine successful examples and develop original material geared for public presentation. Weekly texts and critiques, revisions and mandatory conferences with teacher lead to a final solo performance project. WRI 2650 Poetry Workshop 3 credits
In this course, students will consider some of the fundamental issues and elements of poetry, of craft, and of creativity. They will be expected to generate a body of poetic work over the course of the term and to engage with their colleagues' work. WRI 2660 P4 Poetry Performance/Performance Poetry 3 credits The course is a hybrid between a formal introduction to the elements of poetry and an informal workshop. It offers instruction in the basics of prosody, figurative language, poetry forms and analysis, and in elements of individual and choral performance. Performance draws from published work by established poets and original poems written by students in this workshop. Final is a performance project. WRI 2698 Topics in Creative Writing 3 credits Representative course topics include: fiction writing, poetry writing, dramatic writing, writing adaptations, and writing for solo performance. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200 WRI 2710 Fiction Workshop 3 credits This creative writing workshop examines story, plot, point-of-view, characterization, voice and description and narrative strategies. Students share work with the instructor and one another, getting feedback, guidance and support for writing, and learning to critique and revise. Sketches, character pieces, diverse narrative forms and other exercises lead to at least one final short story. WRI 2730 Creative Nonfiction 3 credits This writing workshop builds nonfictional texts such as the personal essay, historical or current reportage, and science writing, by means of fictional and dramatic strategies. Students must have proficiency in expository writing and are required to have had success in English Composition or its equivalent. Subject matter may come from areas of students' interest, and exploration of new material is welcome. We conduct this workshop by providing one another with weekly texts and weekly critiques and revisions. Mandatory conferences. WRI 3088 Independent Study: 3088 Level 1 to 3 credits An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 3088- level is intended for third and fourth-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. WRI 3600 Advanced Creative Writing Workshop 3 credits This writing workshop builds nonfictional texts such as the personal essay, historical or current reportage, and science writing, by means of fictional and dramatic strategies. Students must have proficiency in expository writing and are required to have had success in English Composition or its equivalent. Subject matter may come from areas of students' interest, and exploration of new material is welcome. We conduct this workshop by providing one another with weekly texts and weekly critiques and revisions. Mandatory conferences. Writing Course, or received permission of instructor. WRI 3700 Advanced Writing: Mixed Genres 3 credits
none ENG 1200 ENG 1200 or FYS 1200 ENG 1200 or FYS 1200 HUM 2101 ENG 1200 or FYS 1200; HUM 2100; and have taken at least one 2000 level
WRI 2660P4 Poetry Performance/Performance Poetry3
The course is a hybrid between a formal introduction to the elements of poetry and an informal workshop. It offers instruction in the basics of prosody, figurative language, poetry forms and analysis, and in elements of individual and choral performance. Performance draws from published work by established poets and original poems written by students in this workshop. Final is a performance project.
Representative course topics include: fiction writing, poetry writing, dramatic writing, writing adaptations, and writing for solo performance. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200
This creative writing workshop examines story, plot, point-of-view, characterization, voice and description and narrative strategies. Students share work with the instructor and one another, getting feedback, guidance and support for writing, and learning to critique and revise. Sketches, character pieces, diverse narrative forms and other exercises lead to at least one final short story.
This writing workshop builds nonfictional texts such as the personal essay, historical or current reportage, and science writing, by means of fictional and dramatic strategies. Students must have proficiency in expository writing and are required to have had success in English Composition or its equivalent. Subject matter may come from areas of students' interest, and exploration of new material is welcome. We conduct this workshop by providing one another with weekly texts and weekly critiques and revisions. Mandatory conferences.
An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 3088- level is intended for third and fourth-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts.
This writing workshop builds nonfictional texts such as the personal essay, historical or current reportage, and science writing, by means of fictional and dramatic strategies. Students must have proficiency in expository writing and are required to have had success in English Composition or its equivalent. Subject matter may come from areas of students' interest, and exploration of new material is welcome. We conduct this workshop by providing one another with weekly texts and weekly critiques and revisions. Mandatory conferences. Writing Course, or received permission of instructor. WRI 3700 Advanced Writing: Mixed Genres 3 credits
ENG 1200 or FYS 1200; HUM 2100; and have taken at least one 2000 level
WRI 3700Advanced Writing: Mixed Genres3
This advanced creative writing seminar and workshop builds on concepts introduced in 2000 level creative writing courses. Students will work in a variety of fictional genres, including realistic fiction, flash fiction, and mixed genres, such as thriller, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, comedy, romance, and other selected genres of choice. Students are expected to have a solid understanding of fictional forms and the elements of fiction. Students will have autonomy over their own writing projects, and are expected to have a high level of motivation and investment in their written work. Coursework includes studio writing exercises, drafts and revisions, class sharing, critiques, and conferencing. Students are expected to have a final portfolio of work completed by the end of the term, with an eye towards publication. This is 3000 level advanced writing course. This course pairs with WRI 3600. Class size is limited to allow for instructor feedback and conferencing at every stage of the writing process. Writing Course, or received permission of instructor.
