CW 100A: Introduction to Creative Writing
Work in three genres: poetry, fiction and drama. Learn basic elements and techniques by reading established writers and writing in a workshop setting.

CW 200A: Writing Workshop: Poetry
An introduction to prosody and the craft of poetry in traditional forms. Extensive work in meter and scansion. Write in various forms, e.g., the sonnet, villanelle, ballad, sestina, rondeau, blank verse and others.

CW 201A: Writing Workshop: The Short Story
An introduction to writing the realistic short story. Acquaints the student with basic principles of craft. Emphasis on rewriting, the development of works through several phases of composition. Prerequisite: CW 100A.

CW 220A: Journalism
Study and practice the print news story. Explore other forms of news writing and electronic media. Identify and discuss the social, legal, and ethical issues facing the press.

CW 301: Writing Workshop: The Memoir as Story
Writing memoir and the personal essay, drawing on the best techniques of both storytelling and poetry to find and convey the truth of a particular moment. Prerequisite: CW 100A or a 200 level workshop.

CW 303: Writing Workshop: Intermediate Fiction
Continued emphasis on the craft of revision, development of an individual voice, critical and analytical writing and speaking. Prerequisite: CW 201A.

CW 306: Writing Workshop: Intermediate Poetry
Read major figures in contemporary poetry and work toward an understanding of one's self as a writer and of the world and words to create mature works that communicate with an audience. Prerequisite: CW 200A.

CW 307: Writing Workshop/Lyric Essay: Hybrid of Poetry and Prose
The Lyric Essay straddles poetry and prose: it's a lyric, and it's an essay. A fascinating hybrid of creative nonfiction, it unfolds through images, wedding facts and truth with poetic distillation. Prerequisite: one writing workshop.

CW 334A: Writing Workshop: One-Act Play
Writing one-act plays, reading short plays, including traditional and experimental forms. Emphasis on rewriting, the development of works through several phases of composition.

CW 335: Writing Workshop: Advanced Poetry
Read and discuss books of poetry by contemporary poets, working toward an understanding of the conventions of contemporary poetry. Focus on the writing process. Suggestions for submitting poetry to journals. Prerequisite: CW 306.

CW 348A: Writing Workshop: Feature Writing
Writing newspaper and magazine articles for publication. Read and analyze feature articles. Analyze and profile one daily newspaper and one national magazine. Write query letters for newspaper and magazine markets.

CW 350A: Writing Workshop: The Personal Essay
A workshop in writing the literary essay. Discuss non-fiction prose by writers such as Harry Crews, Eudora Welty, and Joan Didion. Study rhetoric and structure and bring imagination to bear on format, techniques, and style.

CW 361A: Writing Workshop: Travel Writing
Read travel writing in daily newspapers and travel magazines Travel to local places of interest and exotic locales. Explore the travel industry, and learn marketing, research, and observation.

CW 401: Publishing and the Writing Career
Analyze the editorial preferences of journals and write poems, stories, essays, reviews, and interviews. Find information about publishing and learn how to use it. Revise and submit work to journals.

CW 433: Writing Workshop: Advanced Fiction
Read and discuss published fiction and commentary on writing. Discuss original student works. Students may submit short stories or novellas. Prerequisite: CW 201A.

CW 436: Writing Workshop: Screenwriting
Write one full-length feature film script (120 pages). View and discuss classic movies. Read screenwriting texts. Small group work outside of class. Prerequisites: CW 201A or CW 303.

CW 499: Senior Thesis