Craft of Writing: Contemporary Trends

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In this course, students focus on current trends, patterns, and concerns of creative writing practices. We investigate and consider a variety of literary modes that both inform and are informed by contemporary texts, including the cross-pollination of writing with other cultural and social forms and practices. In addition to reading recent works, students trace the history of these trends to observe their dynamic evolution. Students in this course must also be registered for WRI-789WE Fall Residency or WRI-791WE Spring Residency. Open to MFA Creative Writing low-residency students only.