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Course Description
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Course Name
Creative Writing
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Creative Writing, English
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Description
The aim of COM 351 is to improve your creative writing and critical thinking skills, enable you to generate writing in the future, and to impart the methodology necessary for a career as a creative writer. To accomplish this, students will receive training in practical and theoretical aspects of creative writing through lectures, critical readings and exercises, focusing on narrative fiction in four types: essays, screenplays, novels and short stories.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
– Demonstrate a clear understanding of a variety of creative writing genres;
– Engage in the writing process resulting in cohesive, coherent writing with appropriate structure, style and syntax;
– Show evidence of creative thinking and originality;
– Read from their own work before an audience employing various means of delivery and dramatic effect;
– Recognize successful versus unsuccessful creative writing;
– Identify problems in weak writing;
– Compose and edit a manuscript consisting of 5 pieces of original writing, including a 10-page story.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.