Creative Writing & Literature & Consciousness


Ananda College of Living Wisdom is now offering beginning, intermediate and advanced writing courses, all led by published authors who have taught in higher education. Just a few of the new courses being offered beginning Fall, 2010, include:

Eng 302 Creative Writing
(3 units, can be repeated)

This course explores forms of composition in imaginative writing with an emphasis on consciousness. Students have reading and writing assignments in a variety of genres in fiction from short stories to novels, poetry and drama. Includes analysis of the models as well as discussion and criticism, in a workshop mode, of original student prose.

Eng 304 Fiction and Non-Fiction Writing
(3 units)

An in-depth focus of fiction and non-fiction writing using literary models, discussion and criticism and student writing assignments. Both genres include principles and practices of professional writing including organizing, writing, revising, editing and proofreading The course includes individual consultation with students desiring to improve their creative writing ability or with an aim at publishing their work.

Eng 308 Literature and Consciousness
(3 units)

A study of representative fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction prose contributing to the development of literature and consciousness. Incorporates analysis of the change and development of literary forms, development and transformation of central themes and historical and cultural contexts of the literature.

Eng 306 Poetry Writing & Consciousness
(3 units)

Develops a critical appreciation of poetry as genre through selected poets; examines poetic structures, styles, themes, and contexts. Students learn the art of writing poetry through creative assignment, discussion and criticism in a workshop mode. Students use tools of meditation and visualization to heighten their creativity, focus and awareness for writing poetry. Students also learn guidelines and various venues for publishing their own creative works.

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