ENGL151 - Creative Writing Document Type: Proposal Type: Requester(s): College: Origination Approved: Master Course Outline Supplemental Revision Mike Hickey South 06/11/2014-11:35 AM BASIC INFORMATION Requester(s): Mike Hickey College: South Seattle Community College Division/Dept: Academic Programs Dean: Laura Kingston Peer Reviewer(s): Kathy Whitham COLLEGE SUPPLEMENTAL Proposed Quarter of Implementation: NA Request Provisional Exception It's being offered Fall, 2014, so please expedite the approval process if possible. Class Capacity: 28 Modes of Delivery: (Check all that apply) Fully On Campus Fully Online Hybrid Other Explanation: Select the Special Designation(s) this course will satisfy, if applicable: (No Special Designations Selected) Class Schedule Description: Emphasizes creative writing, which includes free verse, prose poems, and spoken word. Develops and encourages student writers to find their unique style and voice. Prereq: ENGL&101 suggested Student Learning Outcomes: Communication Read and listen actively to learn and communicate Speak and write effectively for academic and career purposes Human Relations Use social interactive skills to work in groups effectively Have knowledge of the diverse cultures represented in our multicultural society Page 1 of 5
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Think critically in evaluating information, solving problems, and making decisions Technology Select and use appropriate technological tools for academic and career tasks Personal Responsibility Uphold the highest standard of academic honesty and integrity Respect the rights of others in the classroom, online and in all other school activities Attend class regularly, complete assignments on time and effectively participate in classroom and online discussions, group work and other class-related projects and activities Information Literacy Independently access, evaluate and select information from a variety of appropriate sources Have knowledge about legal and ethical issues related to the use of information Use information effectively and ethically for a specific purpose Program Outcomes: # 1.1 1.2 2.1 2.2 3.1 3.2 4.1 5.1 Included in Course Objective Number 1,2,3,7,8,9 1,2,6,8 SSCC Student Learning Outcomes Communication - Read and listen actively to learn and communicate. Communication - Speak and write effectively for academic and career purposes. Computation - Use arithmetic and other basic mathematical operations as required by program of study. Computation - Apply quantitative skills for academic and career purposes. 1,3,7 Human Relations - Use social skills to work in groups effectively. 1,3,9 1,3,4,9 1,9,10 2,3,5,8 Human Relations Have knowledge of the diverse cultures represented in our multicultural society. Critical Thinking Think critically in evaluating information, solving problems, and making decisions. Technology - Select and use appropriate technological tools for personal, academic, and career tasks. Personal Responsibility Uphold the highest standards of academic Page 2 of 5
6.1 honesty and integrity. Personal Responsibility Respect the rights of others in the 7 6.2 classroom, online, and in all other school activities. Personal Responsibility Attend class regularly, complete assignments on time, and effectively participate in classroom and 3,7 6.3 online discussions, group work, and other class-related projects and activities. Personal Responsibility Abide by appropriate safety rules in 6.4 laboratories, shops, and classrooms. Information Literacy Independently access, evaluate, and select 1,9 7.1 information from a variety of appropriate sources. Information Literacy Have knowledge about legal and ethical 2,3 7.2 issues related to the use of information. 7.3 2,3,9 Creative Writing (MCO Supplemental - South) Information Literacy - Use information effectively and ethically for a specific purpose. Course Outcomes / Objectives: By the end of the quarter, the students will be able to: 1. Analyze contemporary writing from diverse cultures. 2. Demonstrate the creative writing process. 3. Incorporate personal experience and observation as a source for material as well as synthesize ideas from others. 4. Identify a variety of poetic forms and genres. 5. Demonstrate literary devices (such as alliteration, diction, syntax, line breaks, stanza breaks, etc.) in their original work. 6. Identify methods for getting published. 7. Collaborate effectively through peer review. 8. Compose poetry and prose that demonstrates personal voice and style. 9. Recognize the work of significant poets and prose writers, both classic and contemporary. 10. Access and navigate technology associated with the course. Explain the student demand for the course and potential enrollment: This course fulfills a VLPA elective requirement for AA degree. It has been popular with students since its inception in 1995. This revision includes a change of mode to include all three class formats: on campus, online, and hybrid. Offering all three scheduling options meets student demand for flexible scheduling and accommodates various learning styles, which leads to increased enrollment. Explain why this course is being revised: To make the description more accurate and appealing to students. This revision includes a change of Page 3 of 5
mode to include all three class formats: on campus, online, and hybrid. Offering all three scheduling options meets student demand for flexible scheduling and accommodates various learning styles, which leads to increased enrollment. Offering three modes of delivery enhances teaching and learning, and benefits both students and faculty. What challenges, if any, do you foresee in offering this course: As a department we see no challenges to the change of mode. The new description more accurately represents the course content and will increase enrollment. Page 4 of 5
This is to certify that the above criteria have all been met and all statements are accurate to the best of my knowledge. Faculty involved in originating this program: Mike Hickey Mike Hickey 6/4/2014 Dean: Laura Kingston Laura Kingston 5/30/2014 Results of SSCC Curriculum Coordinating Council Findings Participating Faculty Response and Remarks X Recommended for approval Not recommended for approval Chairman, Curriculum Coordinating Council: Diane Schmidt Diane Schmidt 6/10/2014 Vice President for Instruction: Donna Miller-Parker Donna Miller-Parker 6/11/2014 Page 5 of 5