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ECL 280 - Introduction to Creative Writing

ECL 280: Introduction to Creative Writing (3 units) at San Diego State University. 4 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: A grade of C (2.0) or better in ECL 100 [ or RWS 100], or AFRAS 120 or AMIND 120 or CCS 111B or LING 100B or RWS 105B. Counts toward General Education (2026-27), General Education (2024-25).

3 units
  • Humanities
  • Area 2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
  • Required Courses
  • Complete with a Minimum GPA of 2.50
  • Preparation for the Major
  • Impacted Program
  • Three Units Selected from
  • Humanities: History, Languages other than English, Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)

Counts toward

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Reading, analysis, and practice of poetry and fiction. Includes analysis of works of poetry and fiction from a variety of critical perspectives to help students “read as writers” and to focus on how creative writing is developed.
Prerequisites
A grade of C (2.0) or better in ECL 100 [ or RWS 100], or AFRAS 120 or AMIND 120 or CCS 111B or LING 100B or RWS 105B.

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From the catalog

Counts as
Humanities [3B]
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

4 sections in Spring 2027

Class #7871· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
19 of 19 seats open
Tue, Thu 8:00 AM-9:15 AM · PSFA 358
To be Announced
Class #7872· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
19 of 19 seats open
Mon, Wed 2:00 PM-3:15 PM · PSFA 374
To be Announced
Class #8873· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
19 of 19 seats open
Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 AM-9:50 AM · PSFA 358
To be Announced
Class #7873· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
19 of 19 seats open
Tue, Thu 11:00 AM-12:15 PM · HH 218
To be Announced