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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Creative Writing I Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Syllabus for Creative Writing - I

Skill enhancement course · Extension Work · Semester 1 · FY BA · 2 credits · 50 marks · 30 hours

Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING

  • a Creative Writing (concept, and importance)
  • - Reading for creativity
  • - Modes of Writing- Fiction, Non-fiction, Novel & Children Literature.
  • b Writing Proficiency
  • - Use of grammar & syntax
  • - Style of writing-Media Writing, News Report, Story, Autobiography etc.
  • - Motivational Writing Skills.

Module 2: IMAGINATION AND CREATIVITY

  • a Brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing process.
  • b Literary genres including fiction, drama, and creative non-fiction.
  • c Forms of Expression of ideas (Poetry, Drama, Dialogues etc.)

References

  • 1 Creative writing: A Beginner’s Manual Anjana Neira Dev, Anuradha Marwah, Swati Pal, Delhi, Pearson Longmam, 2009.
  • 2 Elements of Literature: Essay, Fiction, Poetry, Drama Film, Robert Scholes, Nancy R Comely, Carl H. Klaus, Michael Silverman Delhi, 2007.
  • 3 A Guide to writing about literature: Sylvan Barnet, William E. Cain New Delhi, Pearson 2006
  • 4 Approaches to Translation: Peter New Mark, New York, Perganon Press 1985.
  • 5 The Theory and Practice of Translation: Turber and Nida, Leidew,1974
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