Literary criticism is not a form of negatively critiquing a writing piece, but rather conscientiously and carefully analyzing written works through various lenses. Reading and critiquing are possibly the only ways for writers to know how their writing sounds to readers and critics alike. This class will create a safe, collaborative space where students will learn to give and receive thoughtful, objective, and constructive feedback so they may effectively convey their desired messages and reach their intended audiences.
In this course, we will discuss how the history and current field of literary criticism shapes the publishing industry today. We will examine how readers, writers, and critics of all skin colors, genders, and nationalities bring a mosaic of viewpoints, experiences, genres, ages, and themes to their roles. We will explore the ways that individuals’ identities affect the interpretation of a text, and how being aware of this can help you to artfully sculpt your own writing.
Through lectures, writing exercises, readings from diverse writers across genres, and small group critiques, you will cultivate the necessary skills for a mindful approach towards writing and reading critically in your everyday practice.
Course Number: WCWP-40252
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Creative Writing
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1/9/2024 - 3/12/2024
$470
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Carothers, Crystal
Crystal Carothers, M.Ed., teaches various writing courses for UC San Diego Extension's Copyediting Certificate and Creative Writing Certificate , as well as ESL at the English Language Institute. She is a California-born educator who has taught English as a second language around the world. Crystal graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the San Francisco State University in 2006. Following the completion of her Bachelor's degree, she earned her TEFL teaching certificate in Madrid, Spain. After years of living and teaching abroad, she moved back to San Diego to continue her education with a Master’s of Education in TESOL from Alliant International University. Currently, Crystal teaches various writing and English courses at both UC Sa...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDSteering the Craft: A Twenty-First Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story 1st
by Ursula K. Le Guin
ISBN / ASIN: 9780544611610
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 1/15/2024.
Early Enrollment Discount: $470 ($495 if enrolled after 12/11/2023).
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NOTE:
This class is Live Online. All sessions are scheduled to meet via Zoom at published dates and
times. Your instructor will email you instructions for accessing the course.
DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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1/9/2024 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
1/16/2024 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
1/23/2024 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
1/30/2024 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
2/6/2024 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
2/13/2024 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
2/20/2024 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
2/27/2024 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
3/5/2024 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
3/12/2024 | Tue | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts department at 858-534-5760 or ahl@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.