G7-G8創意性寫作課程

G7-G8創意性寫(xie) 作課程

課程亮點

• 具備深厚英語語言與(yu) 文學、哲學、曆史學科底蘊，在英語語言基礎、文本分析、閱讀、寫(xie) 作方麵及哲學和曆史學科方麵極富能力的Jared老師親(qin) 授課程。

• 假期集中課程覆蓋nonfiction, fiction, 和poetry 文體(ti) ，通過專(zhuan) 業(ye) 指導進行批判性閱讀及運用學習(xi) 到的分析技巧，係統學習(xi) 這幾種文體(ti) 寫(xie) 作需要的核心要素。

• 卓有成效地提升寫(xie) 作能力，為(wei) 下一個(ge) 階段的高階寫(xie) 作奠定基礎。

Course Description

Creative writing，emphasisoncomposing creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. We will study the main genres of creative writing to prepare you for upper level creative writing courses or workshops in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. As a class, we will read and write in the order the genres and forms are studied, but you are free to work on your preferred genre during our workshops.

Student Learning Outcomes

☑By the end of the course, you should understand the following:

• the basic techniques and terminology of fiction writing
• the basic techniques and terminology of creative non-fiction writing
• the basic techniques and terminology of poetry writing
• critical reading skills for critiquing fiction, essays, and poetry, both one`s own and peers
• a workshop method of critiquing creative writing
• the importance of revision within the creative writing process

☑These objectives will be accomplished and evaluated through the following work:

• examination of published works
• the creation of original poetry
• the drafting of a creative non-fiction essay
• the drafting of a short story
• tests on each genre
• your final chapbook

Class Structure

☑The structure of each class will no doubt vary, but most classes will consist of

By the end of the course, you should understand the following:

• a lecture on the subject at hand
• discussion of the subject
• possibly a writing exercise related to the subject
• a workshop of your personal essays or short fiction

CRAFT OF WRITING(3 hours)

• Characteristics of Good Writing
• Sensory Details
• Diction
• Genre
• Style
• Structure
• Publications and Programs

FICTION(3 hours)

• Writing About Place
• Diction
• Building Complex Characters
• Short Story
• Point of View
• Writing in Different Voices
• Genuine Dialogue
• Developing Scenes
• Plot Revisions
• Tension and Conflict
• Deepening Plots

NON-FICTION(1 hours)

• Memoir
• Autobiography

POETRY(3 hours)

• Figurative Language
• Imagery
• Rhyme
• Repetition
• Poetic Forms

Skills — After taking the course, students will:

☑Demonstrate understanding of writing as a process of composing, editing, and revising, as well as finding, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing appropriate sources.

☑Demonstrate critical reading and analytical skills of high-to-mid-level academic texts across multiple genres (articles, advertisements, essays, etc.), including understanding an argument`s major assertions, assumptions, appeals; how to identify its audience; and how to evaluate its supporting evidence and respond effectively.

☑Demonstrate improvement in grammatically correct, complex sentences, as well expanded vocabulary and linguistic skills.

☑Demonstrate the ability to speak effectively and fluently in front of a group, including persuading a specific audience, and the explanation and defense of your own and other`s ideas.