English Composition and Creative Writing

3 semester credits. This course is based on an introduction to fiction writing. Topics cover the technical elements of fiction writing through lectures and in-class writing exercises that develop dialogue, voice, plot, image, character development, point of view, scene, structure, and other prose skills. Coursework will be further enriched with assignments that students will use in writing more substantial pieces of fiction. Students will learn to critique work from a writer's perspective. Prerequisites: Foundational writing skills are not covered. Students are expected to apply a strong command of syntax, structure, and style according to the course topic.

3 semester credits. This course provides students with the fundamental skills of academic writing for undergraduate studies. The aim of the course focuses on the process of writing and how to organize and structure an essay. Students will learn about the phases of preparing (brainstorming, mapping, outlining), drafting, reviewing and revising, and editing papers that successfully analyze topics as required by academic courses and research. Topics also include strategies for improving coherence, discourse, summarization, as well as the proper use and citation of sources.

3 semester credits. This course provides students with the writing skills necessary to produce various genres of writing, including: academic essays, literary analyses, and reflection journals. Students will reinforce critical thinking and cultural competence through the assessment of different texts and they will rely on peer review as a means to enhance their ability to integrate and deliver constructive feedback. The entire writing process will be explored systematically, and students will have the opportunity to bridge theory and practice by working on a variety of writing projects aimed at strengthening their ideas and voices.