Course Syllabus

Spring 2023 | ENG-2101-VO01 - Creative Writing I

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Ruth Farmer
View Faculty Credentials
View Faculty Statement
Hiring Coordinator for this course: Cindy Swanson

General Education Requirements

Arts & Aesthetics

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

An exploration of creative writing as a means of self-expression. Emphasizes the process of creative writing: topic selection and form, planning, developing imagination and revising drafts. Focuses on characteristics of good writing and the discipline, practice, and self-awareness required. Prerequisite: English Composition.

Essential Objectives

1. Demonstrate with consistency a command of standard English grammar and usage.
2. Through reading work of established writers, identify and practice such craft elements as sound, imagery, diction, tone, and syntax; discuss choices a writer makes in regard to these elements.
3. Develop a process for getting started, developing and structuring drafts, and revising toward a final product.
4. Practice creative work in a variety of forms.
5. Apply critical thinking and reading skills to discuss the work of other class members as well as the work of established writers from within and outside his/her own culture.
6. Submit a final portfolio of selected work which demonstrates a commitment to practice and revision.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations, along with free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials.

Spring 2023 textbook/book details will be available on 2022-11-14. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

For Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Methods

· Small group and whole-class discussion forums and activities

· Weekly reading and writing assignments

· Revisions

· Peer reviews

· Lectures

· Audiovisual texts, including films, artwork, photos, and podcasts

· Portfolio of revised pieces

Evaluation Criteria

40% - Portfolio: The portfolio consists of revised fiction and creative nonfiction with post-writes as well as a reflective essay.

30% - Essays, quizzes, and other assignments: Assignments include those that lead to completion of the portfolio.

30% - Discussion forums, attendance and participation: Regular attendance and participation are essential components of a student's success in college and are completion requirements for courses at CCV.As this is an online course, you receive credit for attendance by entering the course site and doing classwork.

Participation in online discussions is mandatory. Late, missing and incomplete postings will negatively impact your final grade.

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

Discussion forum work counts toward your participation and attendance grade. You are
expected to complete all aspects of the discussion assignments.

The regular posting schedule is as follows:
• Post a response to forum assignment(s) by Friday evening. Assignments will
vary. You might be asked to reflect on a reading or video, or to post your fiction
or nonfiction.

• Respond to the post of at least three classmates by Sunday evening. Responses
to class members should be substantive. “I agree” or other minimalist phrases do
not constitute sufficient engagement in the discussion.

Occasionally, you might be asked to respond to fewer posts. Or you might be placed in
small groups; in which case, you would be expected to respond to the writing of
everyone in that group.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Attendance, Making Up Work, and Related Information

Attendance Policy: It’s understandable that computer glitches, illnesses, family crises, and other unexpected events may cause absences or late postings. However, three absences (explained or unexplained) will result in a grade of F.

• Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.
• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Late Work Policy: An assignment is considered late if not submitted or presented by the due date. Points will be deducted from late postings and late papers. Papers not submitted within one week of the due date will not be accepted. No papers will be accepted after the last day of the semester; this includes portfolio components.

Making Up Work: If you cannot attend class due to an emergency, email me. Contact me before submitting make-up assignments. You may make up a maximum of two discussion forums, for partial credit. You may make up one story or essay; it will receive a late penalty. You must contact me within a week of the missed assignment. As an example, do not ask in Week 8 to make up work that was due during Weeks 1-6. You will not receive credit for submitting make-up work if we have not had an email exchange or video or phone conversation first.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity