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• ENG 205: Creative Writing: Introduction

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This is a workshop-intensive course in which students will examine and create various elements of prose and poetry. The workshops are an integral part of any creative writing course, and they are designed to provide students with critical and constructive feedback that will help move them from the planning stage through to the revision process. Therefore, the major focus will be student submissions; over the course of the semester, students will read, analyze and critique classmatesA submissions, a process which will help yield more effective works of prose and poetry.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Recognize the elements necessary to build effective works of poetry and prose. Create prose that demonstrates the ability to establish developed character that can move through a narrative structure. Craft poetry that effectively employs sound, imagery and structure. Examine and evaluate prose and poetry to create a body of polished work that demonstrates knowledge of the effectual elements of each genre. Synthesize criticism and analysis to create dynamic poetry and prose. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ENG 112. (*May be taken Concurrently)
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• ENG 206: Creative Writing: Non-Fiction and Memoirs

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This is a workshop-intensive course in which students will examine various elements that help writers produce effective works of nonfiction. The workshops are an integral part of any creative writing course, and they are designed to provide students with critical and constructive feedback that will help them move from the planning stage through the revision process. Therefore, the major focus will be student submissions; students will read, analyze and critique classmates' submissions. In addition to writing their own works, students will read a wide range of published nonfiction and should have a basic understanding of the various modes within the genre.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe and discuss the work of important nonfiction texts in terms of structure, dramatic arc, central metaphors and symbols, physicality, and dialogue. Describe the different types of creative nonfiction: personal essay, memoir, travel writing, profile/biography, feature article/literacy journalism, food writing, etc. Gather research for a nonfiction piece. Create nonfiction pieces that include narrative, scene development, character development, dialogue, description, and reflection. Compose drafts and develop a revision plan. Share work with fellow writers with a intent of considering feedback and potentially incorporating the ideas of others. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ENG 112. (*May be taken Concurrently)
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• ENG 207: Creative Writing: An Introduction to Playwriting

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course introduces students to the concepts of dramatic writing, with an emphasis on character and structure. The course is intended to provide the student with practical experience in the creative process of composing stage-worthy plays. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe and discuss the work of important playwrights in terms of structure, dramatic arc, central metaphors and symbols, physicality, and dialogue. Describe the standard format of play. Research ideas for use in plays. Formulate different dramatic ideas. Create dialogue, characters, and relationships intended for the stage. Compose and revise plays. Share work with fellow writers with the intent of listening to feedback and potentially incorporating the ideas of others into the work. Work with actors to refine dialogue. Use physical-mental exercises to inspire and sustain dramatic writing. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ENG 112. (*May be taken Concurrently)
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• ENG 208: Creative Writing II - Short Story

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This is a workshop-intensive course in which students will examine various elements that help writers produce effective works of fiction. The workshops are an integral part of any creative writing course, and they are designed to provide students with critical and constructive feedback that will help them move from the planning stage through to the revision process. Therefore, the major focus will be student submissions; each week, students will read, analyze and critique classmatesA submissionsA'a process which will help yield vivid characters, compelling scenes and sustained conflict. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Recognize the elements necessary to build effective works of fiction, including: characterization, narration, setting, scene, plot, theme and conflict. Create works of fiction that demonstrate the ability to lead characters through a cohesive narrative structure. Analyze and evaluate prose in order to discern the literary elements which produce the most success in prose. Synthesize criticism and analysis to create dynamic and effectual works of fiction. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ENG 112. (*May be taken Concurrently)
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• ENG 209: Creative Writing: Poetry

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This is a workshop-intensive course in which students will examine various elements that help writers produce effective works of poetry. The workshops are an integral part of any creative writing course, and they are designed to provide students with critical and constructive feedback that will help them move from the planning stage through to the revision process. Therefore, the major focus will be student submissions; students will read, analyze and critique classmates' submissions - a process which will help yield proficiency and understanding of form, vivid imagery, and compelling use of language and wordplay.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Recognize and understand the elements necessary to build effective poems, including; music and sound, figurative language, persona and voice, imagery, theme and tone. Create poems that demonstrate the ability to purposefully utilize language in a cohesive lyric or narrative structure. Analyze and evaluate poetic techniques and elements in order to discern which produce the most successful verse in a given context or purpose. Synthesize criticism and analysis to create dynamic and effectual poetic works. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ENG 112. (*May be taken Concurrently)
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• ENG 214: Women in Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  Women in Literature is a course that allows students to look at women as they are perceived by others and as they perceive themselves. Through literary creations supplemented by films, speakers, articles and anecdotal contributions from students, we will look at women from a variety of ethnic, social and racial groups, including but not limited to African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicanos and Native Americans. As part of the study of literature by and about women in our world, students will also consider some of the historical, political, economic and religious realities that have shaped and continue to shape our perceptions of women.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Discuss the roles of women reflected in selected literature. Construct a series of response essays that demonstrate a critical analysis of the literature under discussion. Demonstrate research and documentation skills through the exploration of a selected topic. Explain the roles of women in literature in terms of economic, political and social issues. Identify literary contributions by women of color who traditionally have had no "voice," such as African American, Asian American, Chicano and Native American writers. Analyze the literary elements of the works studied. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ENG 100.
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• ENG 215: Mystery and Detective Fiction

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course is a study of the genre of mystery and detective fiction. It will focus on the development of the genre and the evolution of its various schools such as Golden Age mysteries, hard-boiled detective novels, and the police procedural. The course will also call attention to the cultural contexts in which these writings were produced.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify literature as the product of a particular cultural climate. Examine the role of literary elements in the reading selection. Recognize the characteristics of the distinct schools within the mystery and detective fiction genre. Compose critical essays that analyze mystery and detective fiction. Discuss the development of mystery and detective fiction genre. Trace the correlations between mystery and detective fiction and other literacy genres. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ENG 112.
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• ENG 216: Science Fiction Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course is a study of speculative writing that creatively represents the hard sciences and/or the social sciences in fiction. It will focus on the different subgenres found within the genre and will call attention to the cultural contexts in which these writings were produced.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify literature as the product of a particular cultural climate. Discuss the development of science fiction as a genre and its relationship to other literacy genres. Discuss the characteristics of the different subgenres within the genre of science fiction. Recognize the ways in which science fiction writers encourage critical assessment of the real world. Examine the use of literacy elements found in the reading selections. Compose critical essays that analyze science fiction. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ENG 100.
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• ENG 220: British Literature I

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This is a survey of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon era to the pre-Romantics with attention given to both major and marginalized works and writers.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify and discuss major authors, literary genres, literary devices and styles of writing in British literature from the medieval era to the pre-Romantic period. Discuss British literary works by and about marginalized-underrepresented peoples in the context of their historical struggle and contemporary relevance. Compose essays that analyze British literary works in relation to their social, economic, and historical contexts and/or critical perspectives. Apply current information literacy techniques to develop multi-source research projects that follow MLA guidelines. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ENG 112.
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• ENG 221: British Literature II

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This is a survey of British literature from the Romantics to the Moderns with the attention given to both major and marginalized works and writers.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify and discuss major authors, literary genres, literary devices, and styles of writing in British literature from the Romantic period to the post WWII era. Discuss British literary works by and about marginalized/under-represented peoples in the context of their historical struggle and contemporary relevance. Compose essays that analyze British literary works in relation to their social, economic, and historic contexts and/or other critical perspectives. Apply current information literacy techniques to develop multi-source research projects that follow MLA documentation guidelines. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ENG 112.
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