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| ENG 199 | Creative Writing Colloquy (0). Weekly writers’ small-group meeting for the purpose of discussing works in progress and learning the art of peer feedback. Participants will bring drafts of current works and discuss them under the direction of a creative writing instructor. Meets for seventy-five minutes each week. Required four semesters for creative writing majors and minors. Grade limited to Pass or Fail. |
| ENG 131 | Practicum: Campus Newspaper (1). Practical experience working on the campus newspaper, the Quarter Tone. |
| ENG 132 | Principles of Editing: Campus Literary
Journal (1). Introductory course designed to teach the fundamentals of publication editing, design, and production. The laboratory and backdrop for this course is the Belhaven College literary journal, The Brogue. Students will meet once a week for seventy-five minutes for lecture, discussion, and staff work. Typically, The Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) will be the text for the course, and students will be graded on their adherence to this Manual in their editorial work. This course doe not count toward the communications or English major or minor. The course may be repeated for up to three hours of elective credits for English majors. Students pursuing the BFA in creative writing must complete at least one semester of ENG 132. |
| ENG 121 | Advanced Freshman English (3). Must complete ENG 121 or its equivalent (ENG 101 and ENG 102). See complete course descriptions under “Academics: English Department: Course Offerings.” |
| ENG 201 | Survey of British Literature One (3). Or ENG 202 Survey of British Literature Two (3). See complete course descriptions under “Academics: English Department: Course Offerings.” |
| ENG 205 | Survey of American Literature One (3). Or ENG 206 Survey of American Literature Two (3). See complete course descriptions under “Academics: English Department: Course Offerings.” |
| ENG 211 | Introduction to Creative Writing (3). Designed for students interested in learning and practicing the craft of creative writing, including writing poetry, fiction, and the creative nonfiction essay. Discussion of the biblical foundations for creative expression through words and of the Christian writer’s responsibility to art, society, and God. Workshop format. Limited to 10 students. |
| ENG 302 | History and Grammatical Structures in
English (3). A systematic study of traditional English grammar. Includes summaries of language acquisition and the history of the English language. |
| ENG 303 | Effective Writing in Bibliography and
Research (3). Instructive guidance in the effective writing of extensive research papers of literary criticism written according to the MLA guide to documentation. The student is led through a mastery of the progressive steps of the research and writing procedure. Course includes summaries of literary theories. |
| ENG 304 | Advanced Poetry Writing (3). Designed for students interested in practicing advanced techniques of writing poetry in both traditional and open forms. Covers topics including line, form, meter, sound, image and figurative language. Requires students to submit poems for publication and to participate in a public poetry reading. Workshop format. Limited to 10 students. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor. |
| ENG 305 | Advanced Fiction Writing (3). Designed for students interested in practicing advanced techniques of writing fiction. Covers topics including perspective, character, setting, plot, dialogue and voice. Requires students to submit stories for publication and to participate in a public fiction reading. Workshop format. Limited to 10 students. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor. |
| ENG 306 | Advanced Nonfiction Writing (3). Designed for students interested in practicing advanced techniques of writing nonfiction essays, including such sub-genres as memoir, literary journalism, nature writing, travel essays, spiritual narratives, and humorous essays. Requires students to submit essays for publication and to participate in a public reading. Workshop format. Limited to 10 students. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor. |
| THE 310 | Script Writing for Production (3). Designed for students interested in writing scripts for production from a Christian perspective. This course will cover the classical structure of playwriting; the unique requirements of writing for broadcast media, including radio, television and film; and a general survey of the market for material used in churches. Students will complete exercises on developing characters and creating scenarios. Each student will complete one acceptable script in a format chosen by the student. Limited to 8 students. |
| ENG 450 | Development
of the British Novel (3). Or ENG 457 Development of the American
Novel (3). Or ENG 462 Modern Drama (3). |
| ENG 461 | Development
of British and American Poetry (3). Or ENG 445 Modern British
Literature (3). Or ENG 465 Contemporary American Literature (3). |
| ENG 481 | Capstone
Workshop in Creative Writing (3). |
| ENG 482 | Special Topics Writing Workshop (3). Designed for students who want to write in specific genres, including the following: the novel or novella, fantasy fiction, historical fiction, extended works of creative nonfiction, literary journalism, long poems or poem sequences, etc. Each time the workshop is offered, it will focus on a particular genre. At times, this course may be taught by a visiting writer. Requires students to submit essays for publication and to participate in a public reading. Workshop format. Limited to 10 students. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor. |
| ENG 494 | Teaching Creative Writing (3). Designed to introduce students to the pedagogy of creative writing instruction. Topics covered will include the design and facilitation of writers’ workshops; teaching techniques; formulation of lesson plans; assignment design; feedback and response strategies; and methods for teaching various age groups (children, adults, seniors, etc.). The first half of the semester will focus on lesson design and preparation. During the last half of the semester, each student will complete a supervised internship in a local school, tutoring center, neighborhood center, nursing home, senior citizen’s center, etc. Students will be responsible for finding their own internship opportunities. All students must be approved by the Director of Creative Writing to be admitted to the course. |
| PHI 275 BIB 302 |
Aesthetics (3). A study of questions such as (1) What is art? (2) What are the criteria for determining good from bad art? (3) What is the relationship of art to morality and truth? (4) Is beauty objective or in the eye of the beholder? Consideration is given to how this fits into a Christian world and life view. Or Biblical Interpretation (3). The Bible was written long ago, but it is also God’s word for today. A study of the principles necessary to understand what the Bible meant when it was written and how it is to be applied now. |
| COM 420 COM 203 |
Feature Writing (3). This course requires substantial research. Reporting of issues concerning public affairs, concepts, and critical issues of today. Or Introduction to News Writing (3). This course is designed to acquaint students with the style of writing required in electronic communication, print journalism, and public relations. Wire systems also will be introduced and discussed. |
| Elective | All majors must complete a 3-hour elective chosen from either a 300- or 400-level advanced writing workshop (ENG 304, ENG 305, ENG 306, ENG 482, THE 310, THE 410, and THE 412) or a 400-level literature course (ENG 401, ENG 413, ENG 415, ENG 436, ENG 440, ENG 452, ENG 455, ENG 470, ENG 473, and ENG 480). |
Requirements
ENG 199 Creative Writing Colloquy (0 credits). Taken four semesters. Grade limited to Pass or Fail.
ENG 121 Advanced Freshman English (3), or its equivalent.
ENG 211 Introduction to Creative Writing (3).
ENG 302 History and Grammatical Structures in English (3)
ENG 304 Advanced Poetry Writing (3).
ENG 305 Advanced Fiction Writing (3).
ENG 306 Advanced Nonfiction Writing (3).
ENG 481 Capstone Workshop in Creative Writing (3).
THE 310 Scriptwriting for Production (3).
PHI 275 Aesthetics (3).
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