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ENGL 218

Creative Writing

English College of Humanities

Course Description

Introductory instructions in the writing of poetry, the short story, and the essay.

When Taught

All Semesters/Terms

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Note

Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.

Title

Effort, Discipline, and Knowledge

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate effort and discipline in their creative work as well as a knowledge of various creative genres and their conventions.

Title

Reading Literary Models Analytically

Learning Outcome

Read literary models analytically, with an eye to authorial intention and technique and be able to articulate the same.

Title

Grammar, Punctuation, and Style

Learning Outcome

Use correct grammar, punctuation, and an appropriate style in their writing.

Title

Successful Writing using Literary Models

Learning Outcome

Write a successful poem, short story, or essay using literary models and following explicit instructions from the teacher.

Title

Revising, Editing, and Sharing

Learning Outcome

Revise intelligently, edit carefully, and share one's work with others in the class.