ALCB 463Y: CREATIVE WRITING
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2022 |
| Units: | 0 |
| Hours: | 2 lecture per week (24 total per quarter) |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Explore one or more forms of fictional or non-fictional writing (e.g., memoir, essay, short story, poetry, travel writing, vignettes, etc.) by crafting short pieces each week to be read aloud and critiqued.
- Give and receive constructive feedback on written works.
Description
The student will present written autobiographical, fictional and non-fictional experiences, which are shared orally for both appreciation and constructive input to enhance self-esteem, memory retention and writing ability.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- recall and present written autobiographical experiences.
- present written fictional and non-fictional experiences.
- demonstrate constructive input regarding classmates' work.
- increase self esteem by successfully completing work.
Course Content
- Recall and present written autobiographical experiences
- At-home writing assignments: using writing prompts, students will write about past experiences
- Present written fictional and non-fictional experiences
- Class presentations: will share with other students work written in class or at home
- Demonstrate constructive input regarding classmates' work
- Participate in writing conferences to give eachother constructive feedback about their writing
- Increase self esteem by successfully completing work
- In-class writing (quick-writes) to inspire creativity and develop writing skills and technique
Lab Content
Not applicable.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
1. When taught on campus: accessible classroom.
2. When taught online/virtual: students and faculty need internet access with Zoom-capable computer, monitor and speakers.
2. When taught online/virtual: students and faculty need internet access with Zoom-capable computer, monitor and speakers.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Progress on Student Educational Contract
Instructor observation of ability to reflect course material
Participation
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Lecture
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
No course materials.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
Not applicable.
Discipline(s)
Specialized Instruction (Disabled Student Programs and Services): Noncredit