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Literature in English · 300 Level · Second Semester
LIT 308 Creative writing 3 is a 300 Level course in the Literature in English department, taught in the Second Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 30 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 10 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.
Writing the One-Act Play focuses on the creative process of developing a complete dramatic work within a single act, emphasizing unity of time, place, and action. It explores key elements such as plot structure, characterization, dialogue, conflict, and stage directions, which are essential for crafting a concise yet impactful dramatic piece. The topic highlights how writers use imagination and creativity to present compelling stories within a limited scope, making every scene and line purposeful. It also encourages the effective use of dramatic techniques to engage audiences and convey clear themes and emotions. Course objectives include enabling learners to understand the structure and features of a one-act play, develop skills in writing dialogue and constructing plots, apply creative techniques to produce engaging dramatic works, and enhance their ability to express ideas effectively through short dramatic forms.
Composing a Slim Volume of Poems focuses on the creative and systematic process of selecting, organizing, and refining a small collection of original poems into a cohesive and meaningful body of work. It explores elements such as thematic unity, tone, style, sequencing, and presentation, helping writers create a balanced and purposeful poetry collection that reflects a clear voice and artistic vision. The topic also emphasizes editing, revision, and the arrangement of poems to achieve emotional and aesthetic impact, making the collection appealing to readers. Course objectives include enabling learners to understand the principles of compiling a poetry collection, develop skills in writing and revising poems, organize poems into a coherent sequence, and produce a well-structured and polished slim volume that demonstrates creativity, originality, and literary competence.
