Creative Writing/Poetry
Certificate of Achievement English · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
Program Description
Students who complete the the Certificate of Achievement in Creative Writing/Poetry learn expressive and linguistic skills that apply to writing of poetry as well as other types of writing, including fiction, non-fiction, and professional prose.
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Learning Outcome(s)
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- Write a poem with strong use of voice, imagery, and poetic conventions of form and sound, using original language
- Write a well sequenced collection of poetry of at least 24 pages, with strong use of voice, imagery, and poetic conventions of form and sound, using original language
- Research venues for publication or public presentation of work
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
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| Required Courses: | 15 | |
| ENGL 10A | Creative Writing | 3 |
| orENGL 70A | Transforming Autobiography into Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 91A | Introduction to Poetry Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 92A | Intermediate Poetry Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 93A | Intensive Poetry Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 94 | Poetry: Special Projects | 3 |
| Select two courses from the following list of literature electives: | 6-8 | |
| ENGL 17A | Shakespeare | 3 |
| orENGL 17B | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 47 | Children’s Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 85A | Literature in English Through Milton | 4 |
| ENGL 85B | Literature in English: Late 17th through Mid-19th Century | 4 |
| ENGL 85C | Literature in English: Mid-19th through the 20th Century | 4 |
| Select one course from the following writing electives: | 3 | |
| ENGL 10B | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 70B | Transforming Autobiography into Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 71A | Introduction to Fiction Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 72A | Intermediate Fiction Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 86 | Introduction to Playwriting and Screenwriting | 3 |
| ENGL 87 | Intermediate Playwriting and Screenwriting | 3 |