Republic of the Philippines

Laguna State Polytechnic University

Province of Laguna
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Course CREATIVE WRIITNG
Level I Institutionally Accredited
Sem/AY Second Semester/2020-2021

LSPU COURSE GUIDE

COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, you should be able to

a. apply the theories and principles in creative writing

b. identify the methods, approaches, techniques and strategies in literary writing
c. evaluate and analyze the creative process involved in published and unpublished literary
works
d. exhibit a better understanding of literary genres, nature, elements, and forms
e. produce a publishable literary writing.

COURSE CONTENT/OUTLINE

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Laguna State Polytechnic University
Province of Laguna
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
The main references of this course are the following:
Level I Institutionally Accredited

Bernays, A. B., & Painter, P. (1990). What if? Writing exercises for fiction writers. New York: Harper
Perennial.

Bresnahan, R. (1990). Conversations with Filipino Writers. Quezon City: New Day Publishers.

Carey, M. (1989). Poetry: Starting from scratch. Lincoln, Nebraska: Foundation Books.

Checkoway, J. (1999). Creating fiction: instructions and insights from teachers of the Associated Writing
programs. Cincinnati, Ohio: Story Press.

COURSE CALENDAR/SCHEDULE

Week Date/Period Activity

1 March 15-19 Course Orientation
Discussion of House Rules and Course Syllabus

2 March 22-26 Module 1: Literary Genre, Creative Influences, and

3 March 29- April 2 Formula (?)
4 April 5-9
5 April 12-16 Writeshop: CNF “Ang Aking First Time”
6 April 19-23 Module 2. Object and Subject: Bleeding the Text and
7 April 26-30 Writing the Story
8 May 3-7 Writeshop: Bleeding the Text: The Critic’s Eye
9 May 10-14 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
10 May 17-21 Module 3. Poetry Reading
11 May 24-28 a. Close Reading
12 May 31-June 4 b. Text Bleeding
13 June 7-11
14 June 14-18 Module 4. Poetry Writing: Forms and Technique
15 June 21-25 a. Image
16 June 28-July 2 b. Shape
17 July 5-9 c. Space
d. Enjambment and Ending

18 July 12-16 FINAL EXAMINATION

Thematic Anthologizing: Literary Compendium

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

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As LSPU students, you know that for the most part you will be studying on your own. Do read/view the
resources, guided by
Levelthe CourseAccredited
I Institutionally Syllabus. This way you will be able to keep up with the discussion,
assignments and other requirements.

A. Participation in the Discussion

GEC 105 Contemporary World is a flexible learning course. Class discussions will be online through the
discussion forums via Google Meet. Google meet link will be sent on your Google classroom 15 minutes
before the schedule.

Please participate in the online discussion since this is an opportunity for you to clarify what you have
learned on your own not only with your tutor but also with other members of the class. It is also a good
way to learn from one another. Depending on the size of the class, a tutor other than myself, may facilitate
online discussions.

Your contribution to the discussion boards will be graded. Your postings should answer the
discussion questions in a concise way and with as much insight and reflection as possible. There are
usually no right or wrong answers to the questions, only honest and well thought out ones. And please be
guided by the following marking scheme (middle values may be given).

RUBRICS FOR DISCUSSION POSTINGS

Answer to Guide Question Score

The answer shows a deep understanding of the ideas in the course materials. 5 7 10

They reflect an incisive analysis of theory, practice and personal experience. 5 7 10

They are well supported by valid arguments, appropriate 5 7 10

examples/illustrations/details and relevant personal experiences.

Reaction/Comments

The reactions/comments reflect understanding and analysis of the DB postings 1 3 5

concerned.

They are reasonable and well supported by theory/practice/ personal 1 3 5

experience/logical examples/illustrations.

Timeliness
The postings are timely/up-to-date (i.e., contributed within the assigned 1 3 5
schedule/time frame).

Organization and Mechanics

The postings are organized, clear, concise, and grammatically correct. 1 3 5

TOTAL /50

B. Performance Tasks Accomplishment

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This course requires performance tasks assigned in each of the modules. For Online Activities, you may
refer to the assigned
Level IGoogle Classroom
Institutionally Accredited intended for this course. For Offline Activities, you can accomplish
your tasks either saved in a flash drives or writing on the printed modules.

Submission Guidelines. Activity Sheets may be submitted online through:

(1) Turn-in via Google Classroom assignment
(2) Email attachment in the designated email address of the Faculty-in-Charge
Online submissions: Activity sheets submitted online as email attachments to the designated email
address should carry any of these file name and file formats:
Examples: (1) Surname_YrandSection-Course_ActivitySheetNumber.doc (Derequito_Eng3A-CW_1.docx)
(2) Surname_YrandSection-Course_ActivitySheetNumber.pdf (Derequito_Eng3B-CW_1.pdf)

C. Final Exam/Major Performance Task

There are major examinations in Creative Writing- the midterm and final exam. This will cover the major
concepts and organizing principles of the course. This exam is scheduled on the 10 th and 18th week of
the course, as per the LSPU Academic Calendar for AY 2020-2021. Please mark this early in your
calendar so you free this date for the exam and can make necessary arrangements with your
employer, if needed.
.

GRADING SCHEME

Following are the allotted points for each course requirement. The table shows the transmutation values for
the final course grade.

Course Discussion 20%

Activity Sheets 40%

Exam/ Outputs 40%

TOTAL 100 %

HOUSE RULES

1. Participate actively in each discussion to maximize your learning

2. Try hard to follow the Course Syllabus.

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3. Submit activity sheets on or before their due dates. You will be duly informed and reminded about
the deadline Level
for each activityAccredited
I Institutionally sheet. Late activity sheets will be accepted, provided there is a
valid reason for the delay. However, they cannot be awarded the highest possible score.
4. Activity sheets should be written in English or Filipino. Be grammatical. Write as effectively as
possible (i.e., with clarity and coherence, organization, as well as conciseness).

5. Do your activity sheet assignments yourself and observe the ethics of scholarship. You may discuss
your work with each other (for example during online study sessions or in a study group off
schedule).

If you “borrow” or use an idea from another source (meaning someone other than yourself), be sure
to cite that source (or sources). Enclose quoted material in quotation marks or use italics and write
the source. But as much as possible, paraphrase, do not lift. Be reminded that as per LSPU policy,
plagiarism can be grounds for suspension or expulsion.

Acknowledge sources and make a bibliography of them at the end of the assignment following APA
(American Psychological Association) guidelines. You can consult
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ for the APA formats.

6. Always keep a duplicate copy of your activity sheets in your files just in case you need to resubmit
them (e.g., they are lost in transit; or there is a technological glitch).

7. SMS and phone calls should be kept to a minimum, should be sent/made only when necessary,
and only between 9am and 9pm, Monday to Saturday.

8. LSPU is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all its students (male, female and
LGBTQ+). Gender Based Sexual Harassment (Classroom and online) which includes acts that use
information and communications technology to frighten victims through the following:
 Physical, psychological, and emotional threats
 Unwanted sexual misogynistic, transphobic, homophobic, and sexist remarks and comments
online whether on public posts or through private messages
 Invasion of the victim’s privacy through cyber stalking and incessant messaging
 Recording or sharing any of the victim’s photos, videos, or information without permission
 Impersonating victims’ identities
 Posting lies about victims to harm their reputation, and filing false abuse reports to online
platforms to silence victims will not be tolerated in my class and may be held liable under “Safe
Spaces Act” or RA 11313.

CONTACT INFORMATION

I am your Faculty-in-Charge for this course. You may reach me at:

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Laguna State Polytechnic University
Province of Laguna
ISO 9001:2015 Certified

CHESTER M. DEREQUITO
Level I Institutionally Accredited
Laguna State Polytechnic University
San Pablo City Campus
Brgy. Del Remedio, San Pablo City
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0919-009-1289

Technical support contact information:

Student support contact information (Dean’s Office):
EDILBERTO Z. ANDAL, Ed. D
College of Teacher Education
Laguna State Polytechnic University
San Pablo City Campus
Brgy. Del Remedio, San Pablo City
Email: [email protected]

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