CRWT 1170 — Creative Writing Foundations
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath EINUpath ICusually offered: fall, springtypical days: W/FOakland, CAOnlineOnlineTraditional
Introduces the foundations of creative writing through engagement with various forms of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Designed to train students to read as writers, identify and experiment with craft elements, and produce their own writing in multiple genres. Historicizes the contemporary field in relationship to literary tradition and theory. Introduces the workshop model with a focus on written feedback, discussion, and self-reflection.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 40% | 12.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 20 | 20 | 100% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 29% · W 71% · Th 29% · F 71%
Common patterns: WF (71% of sections), TR (29% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Kimberley Magowan (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Truong Tran (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list CRWT 1170 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (CRWT course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All CRWT courses · Plan it at numap.app