CRWR 501 / ENGL 501 Fiction Workshop I
An intensive study of the writing of fiction, focusing on advanced techniques of prosody, narration, exposition, descriptive detail, scenic development, point of view, and other elements of fiction. All instruction and discussion is revision-based. Students must make two submissions of at least 8 to 25 pages during the residency and four submissions of equal length in the Distance Learning Workshop component of the semester. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 502 / ENGL 502 Fiction Workshop II
A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of fiction. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 601 / ENGL 601 Fiction Workshop III
A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of fiction. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 602 / ENGL 602 Fiction Workshop IV
A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of fiction. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 511 / ENGL 511 Poetry Workshop I
An intensive study of the writing of poetry, focusing on advanced techniques of imagery, rhythm, and poetic structure. All instruction and discussion is revision-based. Students must submit at least 5 to 10 pages of work during the residency and four submissions of equal length in the Distance Learning Workshop component of the semester. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 512 / ENGL 512 Poetry Workshop II
A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of poetry. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 611 / ENGL 611 Poetry Workshop III
A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of poetry. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 612 / ENGL 612 Poetry Workshop IV
A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of poetry. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 521 / ENGL 521 Creative Nonfiction Workshop I
An intensive study of the writing of creative nonfiction, focusing on advanced techniques of prosody, exposition, descriptive detail, and narrative voice. All instruction and discussion is revision-based. Students must make two submissions of at least 8 to 25 pages during the residency and four submissions of equal length in the Distance Learning Workshop component of the semester. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 522 / ENGL 522 Creative Nonfiction Workshop II
A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of creative nonfiction. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 621 / ENGL 621 Creative Nonfiction Workshop III
A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of creative nonfiction. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 622 / ENGL 622 Creative Nonfiction Workshop IV
A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of creative nonfiction. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 531 / ENGL 531 Dramatic Writing Workshop I
An intensive study of the writing of stage plays and screenplays, focusing on dramatic structure, dialogue, characterization, and other elements of dramatic writing. All instruction and discussion is revision-based. Students must make two submissions of 8 to 25 pages during the residency and four submissions of equal length in the Distance Learning Workshop component of the semester. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 532 / ENGL 532 Dramatic Writing Workshop II
A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of stage plays and screenplays. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 631 / ENGL 631 Dramatic Writing Workshop III
A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of stage plays and screenplays. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 632 / ENGL 632 Dramatic Writing Workshop IV
A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of stage plays and screenplays. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 650 / ENGL 650 Gateway Seminar on Topics in Creative Writing
A series of three-day seminars uniquely focused on the professional development of creative writers, focusing on different topics during each of the four required residencies. Students are required to take four Gateway Seminars for completion of the degree. All students must read required texts in advance of the seminars. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 651 / ENGL 651 Craft Seminars on Topics in Creative Writing
A series of individual seminars focused on issues of theory and practice in creative writing. Students must take three Craft Seminars during each of the four required residencies, with a total of 12 Craft Seminars required for completion of the degree. All students must read required texts in advance of the seminars. 1 Hr.

CRWR 671 / ENGL 671 Thesis Hours
Independent study with a faculty member chosen as the thesis advisor, working toward completion of the required Master's thesis. Students will register for thesis hours twice, during the third and fourth semesters. 3 Hrs.

CRWR 672 / ENGL 672 Craft Seminar Preparation
Independent study with a faculty member chosen as an advisor to help the student formulate his or her presentation of a Craft Seminar in the graduating residency, as required for the completion of the degree. Students will register for craft seminar preparation twice, during the third and fourth semesters. 3 Hrs.


For more information, please contact Michael Kobre, MFA Program Director, 704 337-2335.