In this compelling collection of essays contributors critically examine Creative Writing in American Higher Education. Considering Creative Writing teaching, learning and knowledge, the book recognizes historical strengths and weaknesses. The authors cover topics ranging from the relationship between Creative Writing and Composition and Literary Studies to what it means to write and be a creative writer; from new technologies and neuroscience to the nature of written language; from job prospects and graduate study to the values of creativity; from moments of teaching to persuasive ideas and theories; from interdisciplinary studies to the qualifications needed to teach Creative Writing in contemporary Higher Education. Most of all it explores the possibilities for the future of Creative Writing as an academic subject in America.
| ISBN: | 9781783098811 |
| Publication date: | 11th October 2017 |
| Author: | Graeme Harper |
| Publisher: | Multilingual Matters an imprint of Channel View Publications Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 208 pages |
| Series: | New Writing Viewpoints |
| Genres: |
Creative writing and creative writing guides Language learning: writing skills Literature: history and criticism Adult education, continuous learning Higher education, tertiary education Teaching skills and techniques Creative writing and creative writing guides Literary studies: general Higher education, tertiary education Teaching skills and techniques |