Semester-Long Elective

This creative writing course centers joy and self-awareness in the reading and writing process. Creative writing from a critical identity lens requires that we move beyond the writing maxim, “Show, don’t tell” and shift into a space where students consider the ways in which writing is political. This course will challenge students to consider how their positionality impacts how they read and write. Designed for students who wish to become better readers and creative writers, this course will expose students to a variety of writing styles and genres. Students will practice reading and writing in various genres, including narrative, verse, and creative nonfiction, using materials drawn from their own work and selected texts from established and peer writers.