Creative writing

studia 1 stopnia

English Philology

English in Public Communication

profil akademicki

fakultatywne

Realizowany zdalnie

ECTS points in relation to student’s duties

total number of hours: 30

total number of ECTS: 2

1 ECTS = 30 hours participation in classes

1 ECTS = 30 hours preparation to classses

Course description

This course introduces students to the basics of creative writing via free exploration of different genres and their own writing processes. Learners develop their composing and creative thinking skills by completing writing projects (individually and in groups), participating in group activities focused on collaboration and co-authoring, and formulating non-linear ideas and solutions.

Course objectives:

This course aims to develop students’ creative writing skills through projects that encourage the utilization of lateral thinking, self-exploration, and (co)creation of original discourse. Learners complete these projects gradually over a series of worksheets that provide ample room for individual task interpretation and flexibility in the writing process.

Course content:

• Prewriting and brainstorming techniques

• Deriving inspiration from common objects

• Creating characters – writing unique dialogue

• Fleshing out a short story – establishing setting, plot, conflict, and theme

Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity:

power point presentations, group discussion, individual work, pair and group work; ICT tools – MS Teams

Reading list:

Ramet, A. (2007). Creative writing: How to unlock your imagination, develop your writing skills and get published (6th ed.). How To Books. Available online at https://archive.org/details/creativewritingh0000rame_x7r8/page/n7/mode/2up

Additional materials provided by the teacher.

Learning outcomes according to PQR 2019:

Skills: the student is able to

1. create complex texts in English. (k_U06/P6S_UK)

2. take individual actions aimed at improving their own writing and problem-solving skills and planning and implementing tasks necessary to complete a long-term writing project. (k_U12/P6S_UO)

Social competence: the student is ready to

3. critically assess the knowledge and skills acquired and apply them to their writing processes. (k_K01/P6S_KK)

Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes:

1. Individual writing project (completed over five worksheets) – 50% of the final grade (outcomes 1, 2, and 3)

2. Group writing project (completed over five worksheets) – 50% of the final grade (outcomes 1, 2, and 3)

Criteria of evaluation

60% - 3

80% - 4

100% - 5

pass at 60% of the final grade

The students must submit at least three worksheets per project to receive a passing grade.