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English 71 Creative Writing
Time: TTH 4:30-5:45
Location: Sweeney 229
Description
Introduction to Creative Writing (English 71) is a 3-unit lower-division course designed and administered by the Department of English & Comparative Literature at San Jose State University in accordance with the University’s General Education Program Guidelines to fulfill Core General Education requirements in the “C2” Letters area of Humanities & the Arts.
Assignments
Final Assessment is below. Type it up and hand it in by Friday. You may leave it in my box at school.
Course Documents
The diagnostic is below. Follow the instructions carefully. You have until Tuesday, 2/2 to turn it in to turnitin.com and deliver a hard copy to me.
Online Resources
Interesting links to advice on writing, as well as news on books and authors.
See Derek Walcott, one of my favorite poets.
Syllabus English 71 Spring 2010 Section 08
Here is the syllabus. Consult it often. It is subject to change as needs and inspiration dictate.
Announcements
Dear Students,
I will be in my office from 10:00-12:00 on Thursday, May 20. There are a few of you who have some work to give me. You may also pick up any papers, portfolios or journals at that time. If you have missed a lot of class and/or not done the work, there's not much to discuss. If we have been in conversation about your grade, you may visit during office hours to talk. You can also just stop by and say hello. I have greatly enjoyed my classes this semester, especially English 71.
Questions Answered
Some of you have asked questions about policy. I will answer them here. Check the syllabus. A lot of the answers are there.