FALL 2013 - Fleming College

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Essentials of Writing Fiction
Discover the core elements needed for creative writing. Gain an
understanding of the process of creative writing including theme,
setting, plotting, characterization, and the use of dialogue, enabling you
to successfully discover your writer’s voice and build confidence in your
writing abilities.
COMM 158 $395.92 Online, starts Sep 6
From Harry Potter to Aslan: Children’s Fantasy
Explore fantastic worlds, the creators of those worlds, and the underlying
mythologies upon which they draw. Discover ways to assist children and
adults in appreciating the intricacies of good children’s literature in this
genre as well as how those fantastic worlds contribute to and enrich
children’s imaginations and lives. Writers as well as librarians and others
working with children’s programs will gain much from this course.
COMM 149 $355.18 Online, starts Sep 6
Grammar for Writing Professionals
Gain experience in the editing and proofreading process, recognizing
and correcting errors in accordance with accepted Canadian standards.
You will also study the importance of working as part of an editing team
to help produce acceptable full length manuscripts. You should already
possess competent English language skills including basic grammar (or
Writing Grammatically – LANG 35).
LANG 28 $355.18 Online, starts Sep 6
Intercultural Communication – Introduction
Learn the definition of culture and explore intercultural communication
theories, such as differences in gestures, personal spaces, and
customs. Enhance your personal and professional ability to communicate
with people from different origins comfortably.
COMM 100 $355.18 Online, starts Sep 6
Introduction to Children’s Literature
Explore children’s literature, its history and development, and its rich
variety of forms and techniques. We will focuses on major authors in
children’s literature and on the important issues presented in those
works that have captivated children and adult readers over time. (This
subject may contain material that some may find offensive.)
COMM 53 $355.18 Online, starts monthly
Introduction to Non-Fiction
Lean how to determine an idea’s marketability in the non-fiction market,
target a reading population, gain insight through critical discussions
about issues in non-fiction writing, and effectively research a topic or
project. You will develop a draft of a professional book proposal/query
and several story drafts and learn strategies for marketing yourself and
your work effectively.
COMM 165 $334.81 Online, starts Sep 6
Poetry Writing
Develop skills necessary for the creation, development, and marketing
of publishable poems.
ARTS 411 $355.18 Online, starts Sep 6
Romance Writing
Explore the art and craft of writing for the growing romance fiction
market. Through lectures, examples, and lots of research, you will
develop skills in creating engrossing plots and settings, and engaging
characters, as well as keeping abreast the growing and changing market
for romance oriented fiction.
COMM 102 $375.55 Online, starts Sep 6
Creative Writing Certificate – ONLINE New!
Is This for You? Whether you are already an author or are just starting
on the road to become one, this certificate offers a broad spectrum of
useful skills. You will practice writing extensively and receive regular
constructive feedback that will let you improve on your style, grammar,
organization and vision. The core courses will hone your core skills,
while the electives in this certificate will allow you to improve in specific
writing genres.
Certificate Highlights: Pursue your passion for writing in a guided
environment. The courses in this certificate have been designed to
let you acquire and fine-tune the elements of your craft, expand your
writing style and publish your work. You will receive motivation, structure
and creative encouragement from experienced faculty as well as your
online class mates. Understanding the business process of becoming a
published author will help you work with agents, editors and publishers
in today’s popular media.
Career Prospects
• Short Story Writing
• Online contributor
• Publishing
• Proofreading and editing
• Resumé builder for teachers and Early Childhood Educators
ONLINE
Core Courses
COMM 71 Writing for Publication 1 3
LANG 28 Grammar for Writing Professionals 3
COMM 76 Creative Writing – Beginners 3
COMM 101 Creative Writing – Intermediate 3
Electives (choose 3)
COMM 158 Essentials of Writing Fiction 3
COMM 77 Understanding Literature 3
COMM 74 Writing for Publication 2 3
LANG 35 Writing Grammatically 3
COMM 70 Writing Short Stories 3
COMM 53 Introduction to Children’s Literature 3
COMM 149 From Harry Potter to Aslan:
Exploring Children’s Fantasy 3
COMM 102 Romance Writing 3
ARTS 411 Poetry Writing 3
COMM 161 Documentary Scriptwriting 3
3 offered this fall