Program Student Learning Outcome #1
Students will learn and refine techniques in the craft of literary writing and will apply learned craft techniques to their own original writing.
Components (Performance Criteria) of this SLO
- Students are able to revise original writing for conciseness, clarity, word choice, and accuracy.
- Students are able to revise original writing for creative impact: effective descriptions, essential details, content resonates with the reader.
- Students are able to produce a final revised piece of writing that is publishable in a literary journal or other literary publication.
Program Student Learning Outcome #2
Students will do close readings of literary works and analyze works from a writer’s perspective, as well as apply their analyses and critical observations to their own original writing.
Components (Performance Criteria) of this SLO
- Students are able to analyze published works from a writer’s perspective, focusing on the author’s choices and the impact of the choices on the work.
- Students are able to synthesize information gained from analysis and incorporate those choices and skills in students’ own written work.
- Students are able to constructively critique the written work of peers and apply those insights to students’ own written work.
Program Student Learning Outcome #3
Students will create complete works of original creative writing and will give useful feedback on other students’ writing.
Components (Performance Criteria) of this SLO
- Students are able to master writing mechanics: correct grammar usage, no errors in spelling or punctuation usage, complex sentence structure.
- Students are able to develop a consistent writing style: distinctive personal voice, inventive use of language, a balance of clarity and creativity.
- Students are able to master advanced writing techniques: the craft of literary writing, layers of meaning in writing, a structure that is clear and appropriate for the piece of writing.
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Dr. Charlene Engleking
Assistant Dean, General Education, School of Accelerated Degree Programs
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Dr. Angela Holden
Associate Dean, School of Accelerated Degree Programs
Art, Production, and Design
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Dr. Charlene Engleking
Assistant Dean, General Education, School of Accelerated Degree Programs
Contact Info
Dr. Angela Holden
Associate Dean, School of Accelerated Degree Programs