ENG 755R - Craft of WCYA Workshop I

(3 units)

This workshop is in writing for Writing for Children and Young Adults (WCYA) will take place during their first residency. This course focuses on the fundamentals of writing in the field, and explores the history and trends of the genre and the practice of the genre as a literary art form. Students begin to hone in on specific tools in writing picture books, middle grade or young adult narratives. Additional topics for feedback include scene and voice development. (Formerly SNU: ENGL 519R)

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Creative Writing MFA student.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. analyze the form (fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and picture book) and audience (young adult crossover, middle grade, early readers); generic tropes; structure; point of view; tone; and voice using elements of WCYA craft/technique.
2. articulate an understanding of, and opinions about, various debates concerning the contemporary WCYA publishing landscape.
3. analyze and describe their own creative work within the context of historical trends/movements and genres in WCYA.
4. constructively criticize creative work written by peers, both in writing and in discussion.

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