CRWT 1170. Creative Writing Foundations. (4 Hours)
Introduces the foundations of creative writing through engagement with various forms of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Designed to train students to read as writers, identify and experiment with craft elements, and produce their own writing in multiple genres. Historicizes the contemporary field in relationship to literary tradition and theory. Introduces the workshop model with a focus on written feedback, discussion, and self-reflection.
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov, NUpath Interpreting Culture
CRWT 1801. Writing Creatively in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. (4 Hours)
Engages students in the practice of creative writing with state-of-the-art writing tools, collaborative platforms, and frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence. Examines a wide range of works of literature, both those written with machines and those written about machines. Focuses on student writing in diverse genres. Examines how machine-produced writing is reshaping understandings of creativity, authorship, and copyright.
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov
CRWT 1850. Creative Writing, Identity, and Representation. (4 Hours)
Introduces students to the craft of writing personal narratives in diverse genres. Analyzes narratives that address themes of personal history, identity, and memory to identify storytelling techniques and representational strategies. Deploys these texts as models as students produce original pieces of creative writing that express their own complex identities. Investigates how personal narratives are published, marketed, and received.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov
CRWT 1990. Elective. (1-4 Hours)
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions.
CRWT 2200. Creative Writing for Social Impact. (4 Hours)
Examines and practices the craft of creative writing as a tool to reflect social realities, destabilize assumptions, and effect social change. Introduces and builds upon texts that challenge convention; amplify marginalized voices; and address themes of equity, advocacy, and justice. Offers students an opportunity to craft original pieces using traditional, hybrid, and experimental forms.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov
CRWT 2350. Creative Writing and the Environmental Imagination. (4 Hours)
Offers the developing writer instruction in creative writing focused on climate and the environment. Analyzes literary models in multiple genres, situating examples within theoretical discussions of utopian and dystopian narratives, ethical dilemmas, and the relationship between imaginary and real-world futures. Offers students the opportunity to produce and workshop their own creative writing drafts along with a sustained project in one creative writing genre about an environmental issue of their choice.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov, NUpath Ethical Reasoning
CRWT 2375. Bay Area Stories. (4 Hours)
Explores the rich cultural histories of the Bay Area through the lens of creative writing. Analyzes literary forms and techniques in classic and contemporary works that illuminate themes of place, community, and personal and cultural histories. Explores and practices techniques and craft devices such as narrative, place as character, the epistolary form, ekphrastic poetry, the instructive language of recipes, and revision as a generative process. Engages with the diverse and dynamic arts, cultural offerings, and communities of the Bay Area as students apply these experiences to the creation of their own place-based literary works. Utilizes the workshop model to encourage experimentation and build skills in critique and revision.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or ENGL 1111 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or ENGW 1102 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or ENGW 1111 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or WRIT 201M (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or ENGW 1113 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or ENGW 1114 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C-
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov
CRWT 2450. Sports Stories: Creative Writing and the Athletic Experience. (4 Hours)
Explores the intersection of sports and storytelling through the lens of creative writing. Analyzes literary technique in classic and contemporary examples of sports literature emphasizing themes of competition, teamwork, challenge, defeat, and triumph. Practices techniques and craft devices such as narrative, character, and voice as students produce their own narratives set in athletic worlds. Also explores the complex representational politics of sport and engages students in the crafting of literary work that thoughtfully addresses these issues. Utilizes the workshop model to encourage experimentation and build skills in critique and revision.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov
CRWT 2475. Ghosts in the Machine: Writing the Supernatural. (4 Hours)
Explores the intersection of supernatural narratives and technology through creative writing practice. Analyzes classic and contemporary ghost stories, horror fiction, and paranormal narratives to investigate craft elements including atmosphere, unreliable narration, and temporal disruption. Uses contemporary theoretical frameworks to examine how supernatural stories reflect cultural anxieties about technology, identity, and community. Emphasizes the production of original creative writing that thoughtfully integrates traditional supernatural elements with contemporary digital landscapes. Utilizes workshop methodology to develop skills in peer feedback and revision.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov, NUpath Interpreting Culture
CRWT 2700. Creative Writing. (4 Hours)
Gives the developing writer an opportunity to practice writing various forms of both poetry and prose. Features in-class discussion of student work.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov
CRWT 2973. Topics in Creative Writing. (4 Hours)
Offers instruction on a selected topic related to creative writing. May be repeated twice for a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C
CRWT 2990. Elective. (1-4 Hours)
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions.
CRWT 3120. Creative Writing for Interactive Spaces. (4 Hours)
Engages students in writing creatively for interactive media, virtual reality, and augmented reality. Analyzes how digital technologies transform traditional narrative structures and author-reader relationships. Emphasizes theoretical foundations, practical skills, and critical evaluation of interactive storytelling's cultural impact.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C
CRWT 3325. Flash Fiction. (4 Hours)
Offers focused instruction in the writing of flash fiction, a genre of the short story that delivers a complete and well-developed narrative in approximately one thousand words or less. Analyzes literary techniques in classic and contemporary examples of flash fiction, preparing students to produce their own creative pieces. Practices techniques and craft devices such as narrative structure, characterization, point of view, and voice, with emphasis on concision. Utilizes the workshop model to encourage experimentation and to build skills in critique and revision. Discusses opportunities for publication and strategies for submitting flash fiction to traditional and alternative literary venues.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov
CRWT 3376. Creative Nonfiction. (4 Hours)
Explores how writers apply narrative strategies and techniques to factual material. Offers students an opportunity to read and write a variety of nonfiction forms (e.g., narrative essays and narrative journalism, travel and science writing, memoir, editorials, protest and political essays), as well as cross-genre and hybrid forms (e.g., nonfiction prose mixed with poetry, audio and graphic nonfiction). The topics for narrative nonfiction writing apply to a wide array of disciplines, including the humanities, the sciences, and journalism.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov, NUpath Writing Intensive
CRWT 3377. Poetry Workshop. (4 Hours)
Offers an advanced workshop in writing and reading original poetry. Offers students an opportunity to experiment in established poetic forms. Features in-class discussion of student work.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov
CRWT 3378. Fiction Workshop. (4 Hours)
Offers an advanced workshop in writing and reading original fiction. Features in-class discussion of student work.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov
CRWT 3400. Writing Popular Fiction. (4 Hours)
Offers instruction in the craft and technique of writing genres of fiction that have broad popular and commercial appeal including mystery, suspense, thriller, science fiction, horror, paranormal, historical, romance, and writing for middle grade and young adult audiences. Discusses genre histories, trends, conventions, and techniques, and practices outlining and writing fiction in multiple genres and subgenres. Examines issues in the publishing industry and opportunities for writers interested in publishing their own genre fiction in today’s market.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov
CRWT 3990. Elective. (1-4 Hours)
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions.
CRWT 4100. Advanced Workshop in Creative Writing. (4 Hours)
Offers an advanced workshop in creative writing focused on the development of a sustained body of work in poetry, fiction,creative nonfiction, or hybrid or experimental forms. Emphasizes genre-specific craft, revision, and project design. Situates student writing within broader literary traditions and contemporary conversations, while encouraging engagement with forms and strategies drawn from outside a primary genre. Builds on prior workshop experience with a focus on extended critique, self-directed writing, and the production of a final portfolio. May be repeated once.
Prerequisite(s): (CRWT 1170 with a minimum grade of C or CRWT 2700 with a minimum grade of C ); (CRWT 3376 with a minimum grade of C or CRWT 3377 with a minimum grade of C or CRWT 3378 with a minimum grade of C )
CRWT 4990. Elective. (1-4 Hours)
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions.
CRWT 6101. Algorithmic Literatures. (4 Hours)
Offers the developing writer an opportunity to write literature with a special emphasis on how technology might assist in this process. Explores the conventions of literary forms such as narrative, point of view, character, and setting through a range of theoretical texts that use post-structuralist or machine-learning approaches. Introduces a diverse range of example works of literature. Requires a series of creative assignments in multiple genres.
CRWT 6120. Creative Writing for Interactive Spaces. (4 Hours)
Engages students in writing creatively for interactive media, virtual reality, and augmented reality. Analyzes how digital technologies transform traditional narrative structures and author-reader relationships. Emphasizes theoretical foundations, practical skills, and critical evaluation of interactive storytelling's cultural impact.
CRWT 6962. Elective. (1-4 Hours)
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions.