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1664 Creative Writing: Introduction

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Course Details

Beginning writers receive the opportunity to develop and hone their skills in this introductory course. Half of each class is devoted to the examination and discussion of an aspect of literary technique, such as character, setting, plot, point-of-view, structure or revision. The other half is a workshop session in which constructive and supportive feedback will help writers focus, polish and deepen their work.

This course is offered in-class and online.

Learner Outcomes

  • Understanding of fundamental literary techniques
  • Opportunity to develop your writer's voice
  • Skills for analyzing content and style of your work

    • Prerequisites

    There are no prerequisites for this course.


    This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

    Creative Writing



    Sections

      1664 - 186 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Spring/Summer - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Class:   Wed 7:00PM - 9:30PM
    15 May 2013 to 3 Jul 2013
    Number of Sessions: : 8
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $525.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   Mississauga
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Shyam Selvadurai, B.F.A., Writer
      Receipt Note(s):  No class May 8.  
     
      1664 - 188 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Spring/Summer - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Tue 1:00PM - 3:30PM
    2 Jul 2013 to 20 Aug 2013
    Number of Sessions: : 8
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $525.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: David Layton, B.A., Writer
     
      1664 - 189 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Spring/Summer - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Tue 6:30PM - 9:00PM
    2 Jul 2013 to 20 Aug 2013
    Number of Sessions: : 8
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $525.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Kelli Deeth, B.F.A., M.F.A., Writer
     
      1664 - 190 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Spring/Summer - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Wed 6:30PM - 9:00PM
    3 Jul 2013 to 21 Aug 2013
    Number of Sessions: : 8
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $525.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Kelli Deeth, B.F.A., M.F.A., Writer
     
      1664 - 191 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Spring/Summer - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Sat 10:30AM - 1:00PM
    6 Jul 2013 to 7 Sep 2013
    Number of Sessions: : 8
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $525.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Michel Basilieres, Writer
      Receipt Note(s):  No class August 3, Civic Holiday Weekend and August 31, Labour Day Weekend  
     
      1664 - 192 Creative Writing: Introduction (Online)    
      Fall - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   16 Sep 2013 to 22 Nov 2013
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $575.00
    		 
    Instruction Method:  ON-LINE
    Instructors: Christy Ann Conlin, B.A., M.Ed., M.F.A., Writer
      Section Note(s):  

    Students should get access to the course site a few days before the start of the course.  Note that the system takes approximately 3 days from a student's registration date to generate passwords.  Students who register by the Thursday before will get access by the start date. This course takes about 7 hours a week. The more time students invest in writing and reading, the more rewarding the experience. Students interact with the instructor on a regular basis through forum discussions and email. The course is not in real time, so students can customize their schedules. For writers with little experience, who are seeking to learn the basic elements of creative writing and information on how to get published. Students experiment with different forms of writing, are introduced to the process of self-editing and revising, and engage in lively discussion with other students. The last part of the course explores the hows and whys of getting published.

      
     
      1664 - 193 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Fall - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Tue 7:00PM - 9:00PM
    17 Sep 2013 to 19 Nov 2013
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: David Layton, B.A., Writer
     
      1664 - 194 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Fall - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Wed 1:00PM - 3:00PM
    18 Sep 2013 to 20 Nov 2013
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Kelli Deeth, B.F.A., M.F.A., Writer
     
      1664 - 195 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Fall - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Tue 10:00AM - 12:00PM
    24 Sep 2013 to 26 Nov 2013
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Dennis Bock, B.A., Writer
     
      1664 - 196 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Fall - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Wed 7:00PM - 9:00PM
    25 Sep 2013 to 27 Nov 2013
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Laura Lush, B.A., M.A., Writer
     
      1664 - 197 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Fall - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Sat 11:00AM - 1:00PM
    28 Sep 2013 to 7 Dec 2013
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Michel Basilieres, Writer
      Receipt Note(s):  No class October 12, Thanksgiving weekend.  
     
      1664 - 198 Creative Writing: Introduction (Online)    
      Fall - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   30 Sep 2013 to 6 Dec 2013
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $575.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Instruction Method:  ON-LINE
    Instructors: Zoe Whittall, M.F.A., Writer
      Section Note(s):  Students will be sent information on how to access the course site a few days before the start of the course.  Please note that the system takes approximately 3 days from a student's registration date to generate passwords; therefore those registering on the Thursday before will have access by the first date of the class.  This course takes about 7 hours a week. The more time students invest in writing and reading, the more rewarding the experience. Students interact with the instructor on a regular basis through the online forum discussions and email. The course is not in real time, so students are able to customize their schedules.  
     
      1664 - 199 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Fall - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Tue 7:00PM - 9:00PM
    1 Oct 2013 to 3 Dec 2013
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   Mississauga
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Shyam Selvadurai, B.F.A., Writer
     
      1664 - 200 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Fall - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Wed 7:00PM - 9:00PM
    2 Oct 2013 to 4 Dec 2013
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   Scarborough
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Rabindranath Maharaj, B.A., M.A., Dip. Ed., Writer
     
      1664 - 201 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Fall - 13   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Thu 7:00PM - 9:00PM
    3 Oct 2013 to 5 Dec 2013
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: TBA
     
      1664 - 202 Creative Writing: Introduction (Online)    
      Winter - 14   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   20 Jan 2014 to 28 Mar 2014
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $5,475.00
    		 
    Instruction Method:  ON-LINE
    Instructors: Christy Ann Conlin, B.A., M.Ed., M.F.A., Writer
      Section Note(s):  

    Students should get access to the course site a few days before the start of the course.  Note that the system takes approximately 3 days from a student's registration date to generate passwords.  Students who register by the Thursday before will get access by the start date. This course takes about 7 hours a week. The more time students invest in writing and reading, the more rewarding the experience. Students interact with the instructor on a regular basis through forum discussions and email. The course is not in real time, so students can customize their schedules. For writers with little experience, who are seeking to learn the basic elements of creative writing and information on how to get published. Students experiment with different forms of writing, are introduced to the process of self-editing and revising, and engage in lively discussion with other students. The last part of the course explores the hows and whys of getting published.

      
     
      1664 - 204 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Winter - 14   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Mon 1:00PM - 3:00PM
    20 Jan 2014 to 31 Mar 2014
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Kelli Deeth, B.F.A., M.F.A., Writer
      Receipt Note(s):  No class February 17, Family Day  
     
      1664 - 205 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Winter - 14   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Tue 7:00PM - 9:00PM
    21 Jan 2014 to 25 Mar 2014
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: David Layton, B.A., Writer
     
      1664 - 206 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Winter - 14   Status:  Available
     
    Class:   Sat 11:00AM - 1:00PM
    25 Jan 2014 to 5 Apr 2014
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $5,249.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Michel Basilieres, Writer
      Receipt Note(s):  No class February 15, Family Day weekend  
     
      1664 - 207 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Winter - 14   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Wed 7:00PM - 9:00PM
    29 Jan 2014 to 2 Apr 2014
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Laura Lush, B.A., M.A., Writer
     
      1664 - 208 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Winter - 14   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Thu 7:00PM - 9:00PM
    30 Jan 2014 to 3 Apr 2014
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Margaret Christakos, B.F.A., M.A., Writer
     
      1664 - 203 Creative Writing: Introduction (Online)    
      Winter - 14   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   3 Feb 2014 to 11 Apr 2014
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $575.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Instruction Method:  ON-LINE
    Instructors: Zoe Whittall, M.F.A., Writer
      Section Note(s):  Students will be sent information on how to access the course site a few days before the start of the course.  Please note that the system takes approximately 3 days from a student's registration date to generate passwords; therefore those registering on the Thursday before will have access by the first date of the class.  This course takes about 7 hours a week. The more time students invest in writing and reading, the more rewarding the experience. Students interact with the instructor on a regular basis through the online forum discussions and email. The course is not in real time, so students are able to customize their schedules.  
     
      1664 - 209 Creative Writing: Introduction (Online)    
      Winter - 14   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   7 Apr 2014 to 13 Jun 2014
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $575.00
    		 
    Instruction Method:  ON-LINE
    Instructors: Christy Ann Conlin, B.A., M.Ed., M.F.A., Writer
      Section Note(s):  

    Students should get access to the course site a few days before the start of the course.  Note that the system takes approximately 3 days from a student's registration date to generate passwords.  Students who register by the Thursday before will get access by the start date. This course takes about 7 hours a week. The more time students invest in writing and reading, the more rewarding the experience. Students interact with the instructor on a regular basis through forum discussions and email. The course is not in real time, so students can customize their schedules. For writers with little experience, who are seeking to learn the basic elements of creative writing and information on how to get published. Students experiment with different forms of writing, are introduced to the process of self-editing and revising, and engage in lively discussion with other students. The last part of the course explores the hows and whys of getting published.

      
     
      1664 - 210 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Winter - 14   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Tue 7:00PM - 9:00PM
    8 Apr 2014 to 10 Jun 2014
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: David Layton, B.A., Writer
     
      1664 - 211 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Winter - 14   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Tue 1:00PM - 3:00PM
    15 Apr 2014 to 17 Jun 2014
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Kelli Deeth, B.F.A., M.F.A., Writer
     
      1664 - 212 Creative Writing: Introduction    
      Winter - 14   Status:  Available
     
    Section Schedule(s):   Wed 7:00PM - 9:00PM
    16 Apr 2014 to 18 Jun 2014
    Number of Sessions: : 10
    Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $549.00
    Potential Price Adjustment(s):
    		 
    Campus:   St. George Campus
    Instruction Method:  IN-CLASS
    Instructors: Laura Lush, B.A., M.A., Writer
     



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