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ENG 793 - Pedagogical Practicum in Creative Writing

(2 units)
Theory and practice of teaching creative writing for creative writing for qualified students in the MFA in Creative Writing, to include assisting in the teaching of an upper-division undergraduate creative writing course.

Units of Internship/Practicum: 2
Offered Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to describe the history of creative writing programs, as well as how creative writing pedagogy has changed over time.
2. Students will be able to articulate the roles creative writing programs play within English Departments.
3. Students will be able to analyze various contemporary debates regarding teaching of creative writing and articulate their own opinions.
4. Students will be able to theorize personal approaches to the teaching of creative writing via a teaching philosophy.
5. Students will be able to design a syllabus, supported by various assignments, that reflects a theoretical understanding of the teaching of creative writing.
6. Students will be able to articulate connections between issues of creative writing pedagogy and larger discussions about the teaching of writing in general.


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