Course Description: This course is the capstone course for the Creative Writing concentration and will require students to prepare a major writing project to a state ready for publication.

Prerequisites: ENG 431; 432 or 433

Textbooks: To be announced by instructor.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a

course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see

Refund Schedule).

Class Policy on Attendance: Meetings will be set by teacher and student.

Class Policy on Assignments: Writing assignments will be handed in weekly. One oral report will be given mid-way through the semester.

Learning Outcomes/Student Competencies: Students in this course will:

General Competencies:

1. Write coherently and creatively, making conscious and sophisticated stylistic choices in language and structure.

2. Engage intellectually and creatively within the discipline of English and/or Professional Writing.

3. Analyze and reflect upon human experience through reading and understanding literary works and the writing of major authors.

Specific Competencies:

1. Develop a strong clear voice and sense of audience in writing.

2. Develop content, point of view and multiple techniques in writing.

3. Write in diverse genres and forms (e.g., poetry, prose)

Assessment:

reading assignments/oral report 20%

progress and improvement in writing as reflected in the student’s portfolio 80%

Total 100%

Format for Written Assignments:

All papers will be typed double-spaced, with one-inch margins. Assignments will be e-mailed.

Grading Scale:

A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 83-86 B-: 80-82 C+: 78-79

C: 73-77 C-: 70-72 D+: 68-69 D: 63-67 D-: 60-62 F: below 60

Class Participation:

The class is a workshop. This means what goes on in class is extremely important. It is absolutely imperative that students attend all the classes and participate fully in the exercises, as well doing all the required writing.

Class Assignments: There are reading and writing assignments due each week. Writing will be started in class. It is recommended that students keep a journal.

Class Date Topic-Assignment

Weeks 1 to 5: Explore content through journal entries and dreams

Weeks 6 to 10: Explore style and various writing techniques

Weeks 11 to 15: Continue exploring content and technique with an effort toward refining. Emphasis on rewriting.

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