CREATIVE WRITING 1

概要

The writer Michael Chabon famously said, "A story is the shortest distance between two brains." This idea will serve as the starting point and theme of class as we consider the questions..how can stories connect people? This is an especially important question during this historic time. In Creative Writing 1 we will use writing to explore and experience the world. Class assignments will include both short creative non-fiction and short fiction assignments. We will concentrate on the importance of sensory details, perspective, and narrative structure. In addition, we will read and discuss many writers spanning many genres of writing. You will be asked to react to the pieces and attempt to use some of the themes and styles in your own writing.

目標

To WRITE…and to KEEP WRITING, To expand the range of language and vocabulary the writer uses. -To learn to write essays that communicate experiences in a clear and powerful way to the reader. -To learn to write short works of fiction that display an understanding of story progression and character development. -To learn and understand how to use a variety of narrative techniques including: Narrative Structure, Voice/Tone, Dialogue, Narrative Conflict, and Narrative Perspective. -To read important writers and study their craft.

授業外の学習

A selection of essays and short stories will be assigned along with required writing assignments.

所要時間: 190 Minutes