Division of Arts and Humanities

English

Creative Writing Courses

ENGL 050 (GA) Introduction to Creative Writing (3) Practice and criticism in the reading, analysis and composition of fiction, nonfiction and poetry writing.

ENGL 209 Journal or Magazine Practicum (1-6 per semester/maximum of 8) A practicum in the editing and publishing of a magazine or journal (Hard Freight).

ENGL 212 Introduction to Fiction Writing (3) Written exercises and short readings in the elements of fiction writing; the writing of at least one short story.
Prerequisite: ENGL 015 or ENGL 030

ENGL 213 Introduction to Poetry Writing (3) Written exercises in the components and techniques of poetry writing in conjunction with selected readings.
Prerequisite: ENGL 015 orENGL 030

ENGL 215 Introduction to Article Writing (3) Written exercises in, and a study of, the principles of article writing; practice in the writing of specific articles.
Prerequisite: ENGL 015 orENGL 030

ENGL 412 Advanced Fiction Writing (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Advanced study of the techniques of fiction writing; regular practice in writing the short story; group discussion of student work.
Prerequisite: ENGL 212 and permission of the department

ENGL 413 Advanced Poetry Writing (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Advanced study of the techniques of poetic composition; regular practice in writing poetry; group discussion of student work.
Prerequisite: ENGL 213 and permission of the department

ENGL 415 Advanced Nonfiction Writing (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Advanced study of the principles of nonfiction; substantial practice in writing and submitting magazine articles for publication.
Prerequisite: ENGL 215 and permission of the department

Contact:

Ms. Erin C. Murphy
Associate Professor of English
Arts and Humanities

Office: 212 Hawthorn Building
Phone: 814-949-5625
Email:
WWW: http://www.personal.psu.edu/ecm14