CRW 214 - Creative Writing Capstone

In this culminating course for the creative writing major, students will work one-on-one with faculty to revise the creative writing they have produced at Clark. Students will also contextualize their creative work within a larger literary tradition by writing an annotated bibliography, a kind of “literary family tree” that clearly articulates how certain texts have shaped their aesthetic, intellectual, and political concerns. In addition, students will write a 20-page critical essay that tracks their own trajectory as a writer, by articulating aesthetic influences, assessing their creative work’s strengths and limitations, and charting the work’s potential. Outside readings in literature and on craft will be assigned which correlate with student work. The course will culminate in a formal presentation (reading) of student work in front of an audience. For Creative Writing majors, this course fulfills the Capstone requirement.

Formerly ENG 214.

 

Prerequisites: One introductory course (ENG 101, CRW 101  , ENG 106, CRW 106  , ENG 107, CRW 107  ,ENG 111, or CRW 111  ) and one advanced course (ENG 206, CRW 206 , ENG 207, CRW 207 , ENG 211, or CRW 211 ) or permission of the Instructor. Seniors only.

Anticipated Terms Offered: Every year