EN 247 - Creative Writing I

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements:

IRW 98 or above (C or above) OR
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing of 400 and above OR
ACT English and Reading Combined Score of 26 and above (valid February 2018 forward) OR
Accuplacer Writing of 4 and NextGen Reading of 249 and above (valid October 2018 forward) OR
Accuplacer Writing of 5 or above (valid October 2018 forward)

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: EN 247 is a course in writing original prose (fiction/creative nonfiction) and poetry. Students study the elements of each genre and practice the basic tools of contemporary creative expression. The course examines the role of the writer in expressing cultural, historical, and social values, promoting awareness and empathy in readers.

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required

Dual Enrollment Allowed: Yes

General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities