Creative Writing: The Short Story ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

Students in this course will study and practice the art of writing the short story. The course will begin with discussing short story writing theory and by analyzing sample stories, if deemed necessary. The student will work with the instructor for aid in planning and developing one's own stories and for purposes of critiquing and rewriting. The student will write an appropriate number of short stories as deemed appropriate. During the course, the student will demonstrate a competency in the use of story elements--e.g., situation, conflict, plot development, scene and summary treatment, characterization, character relationships, description and dialogue, and theme.