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2000 Introduction to Reading and Writing Fiction (4 sem. hours). An introductory course in the reading and writing of fiction, this course will be based on the workshop model and class time will be divided between discussing fiction by writers outside the class and by students in it. No prerequisite. Recommended:  English 2000. Offered in alternate years.

2100 Introduction to Reading and Writing Poetry (4 semester hours). An introductory course in the reading and writing of poetry. Class time will be divided between discussing poetry by writers outside the class and by students in it. No prerequisite. Recommended:  English 2000. Offered in alternate years.

3000 Advanced Reading and Writing Fiction (4 semester hours). An advanced course in the reading and writing of fiction. Class will be based on the workshop model, and time will be divided between discussing fiction by writers outside the class and by students in it. Prerequisite: CRWT 2000. Recommended:  English 2000. Offered in alternate years.

3100 Advanced Reading and Writing Poetry (4 semester hours). An advanced course in the reading and writing of poetry. Class time will be divided between discussing poetry by writers outside the class and by students in it. Prerequisite: CRWT 2100. Recommended:  English 2000. Offered in alternate years. 

3200 Writing and Reading Creative Nonfiction (4 sem. hours). Students will read and study examples of published nonfiction (the personal essay, the memoir, etc.) and will write their own creative nonfiction. Prerequisite: ENGL 2400 or with the permission of the instructor. Offered occasionally.

3750-3752  Special Topics in Creative Writing (1, 2, or 4 sem. hours). The topic of this course will vary from playwriting or screenwriting to creative writing in another genre or medium not regularly offered. The course might be offered by a visiting artist or scholar. Prerequisite:  Either CRWT 2000 or CRWT 2100 or the permission of the instructor. Offered occasionally.

3760-3762 Special Projects in Creative Writing (1, 2, or 4 sem. hours). This course is designed for students who want to pursue an independent writing project beyond work done in one of the established courses. Students must obtain permission of the instructor to register for this option.

4900 Senior Workshop in Creative Writing (4 sem. hours). CRWT 4900 is the final course for creative writing majors and minors and is required of all students in the creative writing program. Students will complete a substantial semester-long creative project and will engage in the reading of specimen texts in multiple genres. Offered in spring.