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Writing the City: London
Creative & Performing Arts Program
London, England
Dates: 1/16/25 - 4/26/25
Writing the City: London
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: CEA CAPA London Center
Location: London, ENGLAND
Primary Subject Area: English Language & Literature
Instruction in: English
Course Code: ENG317LHR
Transcript Source: University of New Haven
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
DESCRIPTION
The course explores the craft of creative writing in relation to the city across a variety of genres and illustrates the particular challenges of writing about place by examining different aspects of the city in relation to London narratives including the river, travel, urban spaces, solitude, ethnicity, particular boroughs and characters (both fictional and real) as well as making use of practical exercises and field studies. Throughout this process writing skills are developed and honed utilizing drafts and final works. The course encourages self-reflection and critique to consider the writer's evolution in constructing a meaningful piece of writing. To enhance the writing experience, extracts from literary texts and the settings are embedded in the course.