| CODE | AET1910 |
| TITLE | Creative Writing (ENGL355) |
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course |
| MQF LEVEL | 5 |
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 |
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Aerospace Technologies |
| DESCRIPTION | This course culminates the interpretive and expressive elements of communications classes. The study, practice and utilization of a personal style of creative composition, examples of contemporary literature and submittal of publications are included in this course. Study-unit Aims: This course will enhance the student's knowledge and use of elements in poetry, fiction and drama. Students will be able to recognize effective expression in own and other's work and, therefore, supplement an appreciation and understanding of literature. Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Complete a creative writing assignment in more than one genre. (PO 3); 2. Correctly analyze and critique in writing or orally your writing efforts. (PO 3, 4); 3. Provide effective written and oral critiques of students’ and established writers’ efforts. (PO 3, 4); 4. Compare and contrast in writing or orally, established writers' styles to the student’s writing style. (PO 3, 4, 14); 5. Judge and explain in writing or orally what makes a creative work successful, including the importance of a particular writing style, adherence to genre expectations, and/or the relevance of the subject to contemporary issues. (PO 3, 4, 12); 6. Discuss in writing or orally the ethical responsibilities of a creative writer, including whether or not there are any. (PO 3, 4, 5); 7. Conduct an analysis to determine potential markets for a selected piece of writing. (PO 14); 8. Prepare a submission package for a selected piece of writing. (PO 3); 9. Study publication information in order to have selected writing published. (PO 3). Worldwide College of Arts and Sciences General Education Program Outcomes: 1. Apply knowledge of college level mathematics to defining and solving problems; 2. Apply statistical methods in the analysis and interpretation of data for the purpose of drawing valid conclusions relating to the solutions of problems; 3. Communicate ideas in written form in both technical and non-technical areas; 4. Communicate ideas in non-written form, such as through oral presentations or visual media; 5. Recognize the importance of professional, ethical and social responsibility; 6. Understand the natural world, to include the impact of the environment on aerospace operations and aerospace operations on the environment, as well as everyday life and professional experiences; 7. Use digitally-enabled technology to organize and manipulate data, perform calculations, aid in solving problems, and communicate solutions, ideas, and concepts; 8. Use scientific information in critical thinking and decision-making processes; 9. Function on multi-cultural and/or multi-disciplinary teams; 10. Apply economic principles to identify, formulate, and solve problems within professional and personal environments; 11. Identify and participate in professional and personal development activities through organizations and self-directed learning; 12. Understand contemporary issues in society; 13. Recognize the complexity and diversity of the human experience, including cultural, aesthetic, psychological, philosophical, and spiritual dimensions; 14. Conduct and report research in accordance with professional standards. Further information is available to students on the ERAU platform. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Required Course Materials Burroway, J. (2014). Imaginative writing: The elements of craft (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. ISBN: 978-0134053240. Suggested Supplemental Materials American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN: 978-1433805615. (APA website: http://www.apastyle.org/manual/index.aspx) |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Prerequisite Study-unit: AET1905 |
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Online Learning |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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