"Literature is a country", says Clark Blaise, the Canadian writer and former Director of the famous International Writing Program in Iowa. Literature is an 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: Among the many genres to be explored, the main focus will be on poetry and short prose.Reading: Poems, and short prose, by famous European writers, both contemporary and from literary history.Extra: Dutch contemporary poets. Note: English translations provided.Contact hours: 30 plus excursions (poetry evenings/events)Assignments: 15Total study load: approximately 45 hours.
Period
14-07-2014 - 25-07-2014 (2 weeks)
Target group
All students, all ages are welcome
Course aim
Learn the skills of the writers trade and ultimately all your writing skills will improve. Experience the joy of language, discover the poet inside, and dance with the Muse.
Credits
1.5 ECTS credits
Course fee
EUR 600[Convert to USD]Course + course materials
Course leader
Maria van Daalen
La Salle Almere Campus
Address: P. J. Oudweg 1
Postal code: 1314CH Almere
City: Almere
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.summerschoolalmere.nl/
E-mail: info@lasallealmere.nl
Phone: +31 367670550
Creative Writing
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Diverse
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Ioana Dinescu
