Creative Writing, AA [ENGCW-AA, 60 Total Credits]

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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.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge and use of the forms and component elements of the genre (fiction or poetry).
Identify purpose and audience within the context of fiction or poetry.
Understand literary elements such as use of character, setting point of view, plot, style, and theme for fiction; metaphor, simile, meter, symbol, allusion, narrative, and theme for poetry.
Complete a portfolio with work that exhibits effective use of language, self-editing, and controlled voice in a given genre.

General Education Requirements (32 Credits)

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)

Fine Arts (3 Credits)

any ART prefix course
or DAN 101 - Dance Appreciation
or any MUS prefix course (except MUS 100)
or PHO 101 - Beginning Photography
or any THTR prefix course (except THTR 275)

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.}

See AA/AB/AS General Education Requirements for list of choices.

Special Program Requirements (28 Credits)

Core Requirements (12 Credits)

^{Please note: The ENG 296 class is only 1 credit leaving this section of the degree at 10 credits, however 12 credits are required to complete this section. Students should complete an additional Core Electives Course (either ENG 243, ENG 261, or ENG 275) so that enough credits are earned to satisfy the total credits of this degree.}

ENG 205 - Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction and Poetry
and ENG 220 - Writing Poetry
and ENG 221 - Writing Fiction
and ENG 296 - Portfolio Assessment

Core Electives (6 Credits)

Literature (6 Credits)

ENG 223 - Themes of Literature or above
and ENG 298 - Writing About Literature

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)