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Creative Writing FAQs. Q: What types of creative writing workshops does the department offer? A: English 20W is an introductory creative writing workshop that fulfills the Writing II …
Choose an Interest Area. History and Theory of Psychoanalysis, Especially in Britain. African American Literature & Culture / Black Diaspora Studies. Ecocriticism / Environmental Humanities / Biopolitics. Visual Culture / Media …
The Writer's Den is a group of UCLA students who enjoy creative writing and are aware of the shortage of creative writing opportunities available to students in inner city schools.
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Designed to introduce fundamentals of creative writing and writing workshop experience. Emphasis on poetry, fiction, drama, or creative nonfiction depending on wishes of instructor(s) …
I did a History major and an English major, and took three creative writing classes. I can't really tell you what it's like to be an English major with a creative writing emphasis, exactly. A point …
Discover Creative Writing courses & certificate programs offered by UCLA Extension. Develop creative writing skills in multiple genres.
Welcome to the Writing Programs website! Meet our amazing faculty, learn about our campus and community outreach programs, and discover how we help students write and communicate better throughout their studies at UCLA and …
The Undergraduate Writing Center is an entirely free service offered through Writing Programs that provides one-on-one writing consultations to current UCLA undergraduate students.