231166 Creative Writing (S) (WiSe 2013/2014)

In this broad introduction to creative writing, students experiment with various kinds of prose fiction and creative non-fiction, as well as - time permitting - exploring some subgenres of poetry and drama. In addition to providing a forum for committed and hard-working participants to work intensively at their own writing skills, the seminar should interest future teachers alert to the rich potential of creative writing in teaching language and literature. Praxistudien related to this seminar are possible for students in the "old" BA who are not planning to become teachers. Praxisstudien projects, in both the "old" and "new" BA, always have to be discussed and designed on an individual basis in consultation with me.

Teilnahmevoraussetzungen, notwendige Vorkenntnisse

The seminar is open to any student of English who enjoys creative writing, or would like to try it - provided there is enough space in the room. Please note, though, that students in the new BA (2011-2012 onwards) can only get credit for the seminar in VM6, or as "individuelle Ergänzung". However, this is a course that tends to attract people who participate solely for the pleasure of writing and being with like-minded individuals - and that is what gives the class its soul and energy. Students in the new BA who are NOT planning to become teachers and who are serious writers prepared to produce a substantial body of work may want to consider attending the seminar for orientation and producing a “Praxisstudie” consisting of a (again, substantial!) creative writing project.

Literaturangaben

Will be presented in class - partly by you! - and online.