College of Arts and Sciences
Curriculum
The creative writing curriculum combines a grounding in literary study with a workshop-style focus on writing. Required classes include historical and contemporary literature classes, and creative writing workshops and craft classes in at least two genres. Students have the opportunity to join the Creative Writing Living Learning Community.
- Read closely and analyze texts across historical periods and in various genres.
- Recognize and express the aesthetic qualities of literature and a knowledge of literary forms.
- Recognize and produce good writing and explain what literary aspects make it good.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of critical approaches and methods of interpretation.
- Improve your own work through self-conscious and analytical processes.
- Discuss peer work and other written texts in a thoughtful and constructive manner.
- Exhibit an awareness of how these skills are necessary for employment and graduate study in a wide range of fields.
- Introduction to Creative Writing
- Reading Race and Ethnicity before 1900
- Interpretation of Poetry
- The Art of the Fairy Tale
- Introduction to Shakespeare
Extracurricular Opportunities
Raymond Carver Reading Series
Through the Raymond Carver Reading Series, attend readings by 12 to 14 prominent writers, followed by a Q&A session with the author. Recent authors include Sarah Shun-lien Bynum, Jamaal May, Monica Youn, Brandon Taylor, Valeria Luiselli, Ilya Kaminsky and Percival Everett.
Salt Hill
Salt Hill is a nationally distributed literary journal publishing outstanding new fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and art. For over a decade, the magazine has been edited and published by creative writing students. Students apply to intern at Salt Hill, and if chosen, gain valuable experience in running a literary magazine.
Student Publications
Through many student-run publications and campus organizations, hone your writing capabilities, meet peers with common interests and enjoy professional development and networking opportunities in writing and other related fields. Consider publications like the Perceptions magazine, The Daily Orange publication, Moody Magazine and The OutCrowd Magazine; and student groups like Write Out and Nu Rho Poetic Society.
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