EGL 111 - Introduction to Creative Writing

Course Units: 1

In this multi-genre creative writing course, we’ll read and write poetry, fiction and/or creative nonfiction, considering everything we read from a writer’s perspective, asking what we can learn from it for our own writing. We’ll read work by writers from diverse identities, perspectives, and aesthetic approaches; complete many writing exercises; and develop longer drafts outside of class. Students will gain editorial skills and will regularly share their writing with the group. This introductory course is appropriate for anyone who is curious about using language as a creative medium.

100-level courses are open to all students. CQ: HUL, WAC, HUM, JCAD, JLIT