27 July 2012
Creative Writing
“Literature is a country”, says Clark Blaise, the Canadian writer and former Director of the famous International Writing Program in Iowa. Literature is 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: Any genre is allowed; the main focus will be on poetry and short prose. Reading: Poems and short prose by famous European writers from all times and places, with a special on Dutch contemporary poetry (English translations provided).
Contact hours: 30 plus excursions (poetry evenings/events)
Assignments: 15
Total study load: approximately 45 hours
Course leader
Drs. Maria van Daalen
Target group
All students interested and aiming for better skills in creative writing.
Course aim
Learn the skills of the writer´s trade and ultimately your academic writing will improve. Experience the joy of language, discover the poet inside, and dance with the Muse.
Credits info
Certificate of attendance is provided
Fee info
EUR 500: Includes course fee, materials and activities
EUR 240: Accommodation fee total of 2 weeks
120 euro per student per week
Scholarships
Summer School Almere doesn’t offer scholarships for this course.