Courses
- In this class, we will consider themes of social justice and identity alongside craft and structure when it comes to reading and writing prose and poetry. The books are chosen for their complex observations and revisions of past and present, their
- In this workshop, in addition to examining classmates' work, we will focus on expanding knowledge of technical aspects of the craft of poetry, innovations and blurring of genres, and writing poetry as a practice in the world. Discussion and revision
- The primary activity in this class will be the reading and discussion of student work, in a workshop format. The workshop will be 鈥渃raft-driven,鈥 which means we will try to regard each other鈥檚 work with writerly eyes, looking at the 鈥渉ow鈥 as
- The primary activity in this class will be the reading and discussion of student work, in a workshop format. The workshop will be 鈥渃raft-driven,鈥 which means we will try to regard each other鈥檚 work with writerly eyes, looking at the 鈥渉ow鈥 as
- This course introduces students to techniques of writing fiction and poetry. Student work is scrutinized by the instructor and may be discussed in a workshop atmosphere with other students. There are many sections of this course being
- Provides academically supervised opportunity for upper-division students to work in public or private organizations on projects related to students' career goals and to relate classroom theory to practice. Department enforced prerequisite: 3.0 GPA
- Since the publication of The Lord of the Rings in the United States in the mid-1960s, fantasy has become immensely popular. However, the fantasy that has become and remains popular tends to be that written in a mode very similar to Tolkien鈥檚,
- Close study of significant 20th-century poetry, drama, and prose works. Readings range from 1920s to the present. Note: there are several sections of this course.
- Tales of love, lust, jealousy, and betrayal; mirth and mischief; greed and murder; revenge, mercy, and redemption: welcome to the world of Shakespeare! We鈥檒l encounter villainous kings, evil usurpers, and even a few charismatic heroes, as well as
- Introduction to Shakespeare. Introduces students to 6-10 of Shakespeare's major plays. Comedies, histories, and tragedies will be studied. Some non-dramatic poetry may be included. Viewing of Shakespeare in performance is often required.