"Literature is a country", says Clark Blaise, the Canadian writer and former Director of the famous International Writing Program in Iowa. Literature is international meeting-place, and poetry is a universal language. In this course, the student will improve her/his own literary writing skills through reading and writing exercises.
Writing: Any genre is allowed; the main focus will be on poetry and short prose. Reading: Poems and short prose by famous European writers from all times and places, with a special on Dutch contemporary poetry (English translations provided).Contact hours: 30 plus excursions (poetry evenings/events)Assignments: 15Total study load: approximately 45 hours
Period
16-07-2012 - 27-07-2012 (2 weeks)
Target group
All students interested and aiming for better skills in creative writing.
Course aim
Learn the skills of the writers trade and ultimately your academic writing will improve. Experience the joy of language, discover the poet inside, and dance with the Muse.
Credits
0.0 ECTS creditsCertificate of attendance is provided
Course fee
EUR 500: Includes course fee, materials and activities
EUR 240: Accommodation fee total of 2 weeks
120 euro per student per week
Course leader
Drs. Maria van Daalen
Scholarships
Summer School Almere doesnt offer scholarships for this course.
Summer School Almere
Address: Hospitaaldreef 5
Postal code: 1315 RC
City: Almere
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.summerschoolalmere.nl/
E-mail: w.hetsen@cah.nl
Phone: -
Creative Writing
