Creative Writing Program
Summer 2012 Course

 

First Session, May 21-June 29, 2012

ENGCW 271 00A Introduction to Poetry Writing (4 credits)
Monday/Wednesday 1:40-5 p.m.
Instructor: Molly Brodak

An introduction to the study and practice of writing poetry. Students will write and revise their own poetry, participate in a weekly workshop of evaluation and criticism, read and analyze contemporary poetry in context, develop critical response skills and vocabulary, explore the elements and techniques of poetic craft, write formal explication essays on poems or collections of poems, and learn to write reflectively on their own aesthetics and goals as student writers. Students should budget for photocopying.

Texts:

Writing Poems, 8th ed., Michelle Boisseau and Robert Wallace, eds.
One book of contemporary poetry of the student's choice

Assessment:

Students will be evaluated on four key components of the course: (1) Final Portfolio, which will be comprised of revised poems along with additional reflective writings and drafts which show a thoughtful revision process (50%), (2) Essays: two short academic essays will be required, one will be an explication of a poem, the other an evaluation of a book of contemporary poetry (20%), (3) Journal, in which students will respond to prompts and issues related to class discussion (15%), and (4) Participation, which will be determined by discussion, written comments, group work, and other activities (15%).

 

ENGCW 272 00A Introduction to Fiction Writing (4 credits)
Tuesday/Thursday 1:40-5 p.m.
Instructor: Harmony Neal

ENGCW 272 is a workshop in literary fiction where, after learning about and practicing craft, students will write and revise their own short stories and read/respond to those of others. We will first learn how to find ideas for stories, and then we will work on developing those ideas into stories by merging the specific elements of fiction: characterization, setting, point of view, dialogue, and plot. The workshop will require students to critique each other, and in turn, to understand the revision process. Students will write several scenes, two short stories, and revisions of those stories. Additionally, students will keep a notebook where they will practice writing techniques as assigned. Students should budget for photocopying.

Texts:

Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft, 8th ed., Janet Burroway, Elizabeth Stucky-French, eds.

Assessment:

Stories & Revision: 50%
Participation: 30%
Discovery Notebook: 20%

EMORY COLLEGE SUMMER SCHOOL WEBPAGE (with Summer School Catalog)

Application procedures:

The 2012 summer sessions of ENGCW 271 Introduction to Poetry Writing and ENGCW 272 Introduction to Fiction Writing are not permission courses. An application is not required.

Tuition:

Emory students and Students in Special Standing: $5,076 ($1,269 per credit hour)
Oxford students: $4,300 ($1,075 per credit hour)

Fees: $43 athletic fee; $50 application fee for visiting non-Emory students

Students who enroll in summer classes must settle their financial account in the Boisfeuillet Jones Center or mail payment to Student Financial Services before the registration day. Registration is not complete unless tuition and fees are paid. Students may access OPUS to determine the amount they owe and to avoid class cancellation for nonpayment. See the Student Financial Services website for further information.

Registration:

Emory students:

Emory College students may register for classes on OPUS beginning Friday, February 10, 2012. Registration day for the First Session is Monday, May 21, for the first session, and will be held in White Hall, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Oxford College students:

Oxford College students may pre-register with Ann Cargile, Registrar, beginning February 10, 2012. Students who do not pre-register must attend registration on Monday, May 21. Registration will be held in on the Emory campus in White Hall, 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Registration Information for Non-Degree Seeking Visiting Students from Other Institutions:

http://college.emory.edu/home/academic/summer/transient.html

Registration Information for Students in Special Standing (non-degree seeking with a bachelor's degree):

http://www.gs.emory.edu/admissions/non-degree.php

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Please contact the Creative Writing Program at 404-727-4683 or email pvitari@emory.edu if you have further questions about the 2012 Summer program.

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