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Posting Reference: ENGL 2195 1A
| Course Prefix: | ENGL | Course Number: | 2195 |
| Course Section: | 1A | Course Name: | Introduction to Creative Writing: Poetry and Drama |
| Term: | Fall | Campus: | Fredericton |
| Faculty: | Arts, Faculty of | Department: | English, Department of |
| Position Start Date: | 2025-09-03 | Position End Date: | 2025-12-09 |
| Posting Date: | 2025-05-21 | Application Deadline: | 2025-06-22 |
| Applications to be submitted via: | english@unb.ca | ||
| Requested By: | Dr. John Ball, Chair |
| Days: | Tuesday/Thursday | Time: | 10:00AM - 11:20AM |
| Number of Positions Available: | 1 | Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to Face | Location: | On Campus |
| Stipend Amount: | $7193.00 |
This course offers an introduction to the writing of poetry and
drama, with a focus on basic technique, style, and form. The
course combines writing exercises and lectures on the
elements of writing, and also introduces the workshop method,
by which students provide each other with critiques of their
works and learn to see their own writing with an editorial eye.
Starting with the writing of drama, we will focus on characterization,
setting, speech patterns, plot, and endings.
Turning to poetry, we will develop skills in metaphor, imagery,
form, rhythm, sound and diction. Students will hand in an
original monologue, a dialogue, a one-act play, and six
original poems. Students will also keep a reading journal, which
they will submit along with a writing portfolio (containing the
final revision of the term’s work) at the end of the course. There
is no final examination for this course.
Introduction to the writing of poetry and drama, with a focus on basic technique, style, and form. Combines writing exercises and lectures on the elements of writing, but also introduces the workshop method, by which students provide critiques of each others work and develop editorial skills. May include assigned readings.
Master's degree in English; PhD preferred.
Preference will be given to those holding a Right of First Refusal for the course.
William Bonfiglio