University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 24, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

ENG 639 - Topics in Creative Writing

(3 units)
This course will address historical movements in fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction, as well as contemporary theoretical issues and debates within the field.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify and analyze historical movements in fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction.
2. identify and analyze contemporary arguments within fiction, poetry and/or creative non-fiction, and articulate opinions about those arguments.
3. analyze and describe their own creative aesthetic within the context of historical movements/contemporary arguments in fiction/poetry.
4. apply knowledge of the topics/issues of creative writing to their area of specialization.


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