| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2:00pm-5:00pm | M | Schwartz Center 136 | Covey, Bruce A. | HAPW. | 4 | 12836 | TBA. |
A workshop in the writing of fiction and poetry for students with little or no classroom experience in creative writing. The course will be evenly divided between poetry and fiction, focusing primarily on student writing, but with significant attention to the work of established authors. Students will be expected to write 10-12 poems and one full-length story over the semester, with regular exercises in craft, revision, and critical reading.
Students should budget for photocopying.
This is a permission-only course. For instructions on the application process, please go to http://www.creativewriting.emory.edu/atlas/index.html
Application form: http://www.creativewriting.emory.edu/students/courseapp.html
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- Vintage Book of Contemporary American Poetry.
- Points of View: An Anthology of Short Stories.
Recommended Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- The New Book of Forms: A Handbook of Poetics.
- The Observation Deck: A Tool Kit for Writers (Past and Present).
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Writing, critical reading, participation | Students will be assessed on their writing and critical reading skills. Writing (including exercises and final portfolio) will comprise 60% of final grades; critical reading (as demonstrated through journals and student critiques), 20%; class participation, 20%. | |
| Extracurricular activities | Students are required to attend on-campus readings and colloquia sponsored by the Creative Writing Program outside of class time, and are encouraged to attend any other activities sponsored by the Program. |
The schedule of courses on O.P.U.S. is the official listing of courses, including days and times they meet and the General Education Requirements they satisfy. Students should use course descriptions as general guidelines. Course requirements, grading details, book lists, and syllabi are subject to change.