Prerequisite: One W1 course with a grade of C or better. Writing course (W1). Applications/Approaches course. This course will introduce students to the basics of creative writing, giving them a chance to practice a variety of skills and apply them to various poetry forms, the short story, creative non-fiction, drama and monologue. We will cover the basics of what makes good writing by using a number of exercises, assignments and readings. Faculty: N. LONG, C. ARRIEU-KING, E. DIGIORGIO, S. NOVIC