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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook
Creative Writing, AA
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CODE: ENGCW-AA | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible
DESCRIPTION
Focuses on the writing of fiction or poetry. As knowledge of the genres and traditions of literature is central to the development of a writer or poet, courses that include the study of the elements of fiction and poetry are integrated into the program.
ACADEMIC MAPS AND TRANSFER OPTIONS
Explore the link below for transfer pathways to various institutions.
Academic Maps: AA Creative Writing
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate knowledge and use of the forms and component elements of the genre (fiction or poetry).
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Identify purpose and audience within the context of fiction or poetry.
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Understand literary elements such as use of character, setting, point of view, plot, style, and the theme for fiction; metaphor, simile, meter, symbol, allusion, narrative, and theme for poetry.
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Complete a portfolio with work that exhibits effective use of language, self-editing, and controlled voice in a given genre.
General Education Requirements
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 32
300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.
Courses with a B suffix (i.e. 100B) cannot be used to satisfy general education or degree requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Business, and Associate of Science degrees. B suffix courses may not be transferable within NSHE.
Mathematics (3 Credits)
NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course must be completed before reaching 30 total college level credits.
English Composition (6-8 Credits)
NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course must be completed before reaching 30 total college level credits.
Analytical Reasoning (3 Credits)
Natural Science (7 Credits)
Seven credits of coursework to include at least one laboratory experience.
Social Science (3 Credits)
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4 Credits)
Recommended: PSC 101
Values and Diversity
All students MUST fulfill this requirement. Course chosen may also be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or special program requirements.
Major Requirements
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 28
Core Requirements (12 Credits)
Core Electives (6 Credits)
World Language Requirement (4 Credits)
- World Languages 111 or above (this includes the following course prefixes: ARA, ARM, CHI, FIL, FREN, GER, GRE, ITAL, JPN, KOR, LAT, PORT, RUS, SPAN, and THAI)
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