ENGL 431 - Master Class in Creative Writing

Credits: 1 Prerequisites: One 200- or 300-level English creative writing workshop (ENGL 201, 202, 203, 204, 206, 210, 215, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309. 391) and a 5-7 page writing sample in the relevant genre to Professor Lesley Wheeler for consideration. An advanced workshop taught by the Glasgow Writer in Residence. The genre varies, but the course includes readings, workshops, and individual conferencing. May be repeated for credit if the topic is different. Glasgow Writer in Residence.

Winter 2021, ENGL 431A-01: Master Class in Creative Writing: Poetry (1). Prerequisites: One 200- or 300-level English creative writing workshop (ENGL 201, 202, 203, 204, 206, 210, 215, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309. 391). Please submit an application to Charity Corman (ccorman@wlu.edu) by Sunday, October 23rd for consideration; you will be notified before registration begins about whether you have been admitted to the course. The Master Class taught by Glasgow Writer in Residence and award-winning poet Heid E. Erdrich is an intensive, generative poetry workshop for advanced writers; it will meet virtually for four 3-hour sessions, with interim writing, conferencing, and peer review. The dates are Sunday, January 24 2:00-5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 26  6:00-9:00 p.m., and either virtually or F2F in March on Sunday, March 14 2:00-5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 16 6:00-9:00 p.m. The course includes the study of poetry, workshops, individual conferencing, and a final group reading performance. (EXP) Erdrich. Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes