LANG 494 - Senior Seminar in Creative Writing

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Students will work closely with a faculty mentor to develop a significant manuscript of poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, several one act plays, or a full-length play, presenting a portion of this senior project to the public at the end of the semester. A study and exploration of imaginative writing that includes craft talks, discussions, in-class writing, techniques for drafting, developing, shaping, revising, and editing work, supportive feedback, and individual meetings for the development of significant projects and for the assessment of work. A research paper and formal public presentation are required. Prerequisites: declared concentration in creative writing or permission of instructor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Fall and Spring.