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ENG 129 Creative Writing

This college-level course is designed to foster creativity and improve writing skills through practice in writing essays, short stories, and literature critiques.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Test score or ENG 102 or higher

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Course Number and Title:

ENG 129 Creative Writing

Campus Location

  • Dover
  • Georgetown
  • Stanton
  • Wilmington

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Test score or ENG 102 or higher

Course Credits and Hours

3 credit(s)

3 lecture hours/week

0 lab hours/week

Course Description

This college-level course is designed to foster creativity and improve writing skills through practice in writing essays, short stories, and literature critiques.

Additional Materials

USB drive or other storage device

Required Text(s)

Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore - https://www.dtcc.edu/bookstores online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.

Disclaimer

Commentaries, essays, and stories must be submitted using a word processing program.

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

  1. Compose a variety of well-structured creative writing pieces such as short story, poetry, memoir, flash fiction, and drama for diverse audiences. (CCC 1, 2)
  2. Compose well-structured essays/commentaries on literature for diverse audiences. (CCC 1, 2, 3)
  3. Revise creative writing documents to ensure clarity, completeness, and conciseness. (CCC 1, 2)
  4. Participate in discussion of student short stories and literature. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4)

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Compose a variety of well-structured creative writing pieces such as short story, poetry, memoir, flash fiction, and drama for diverse audiences.
    1. Compose a well-organized and effectively written short story.
    2. Compose well-organized and effective creative works from genres other than short stories.
    3. Compose free writes and writing exercises that demonstrate creative writing techniques.
  2. Compose well-structured essays/commentaries on literature for diverse audiences.
    1. Compose literature commentaries that analyze text.
    2. Compose appropriate and effective commentaries based on student work.
  3. Revise creative writing documents to ensure clarity, completeness, and conciseness.
    1. Apply revision strategies to creative writing assignments.
  4. Participate in discussion of student short stories and literature.
    1. Lead a discussion of an assigned piece of literature.
    2. Participate in discussions of literary works.
    3. Lead a discussion of assigned student work.
    4. Participate in the discussion of student work.

Evaluation Criteria/Policies

The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
0-69 = F
Students should refer to the Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Final Course Grade

Calculated using the following weighted average

Evaluation Measure

Percentage of final grade

Creative Writing Pieces/Fiction (Summative)

60%

Commentaries (Formative and Summative)

30%

Participation/Writing Exercises (Formative)

10%

TOTAL

100%

Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability

We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.

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