Caroline C. Mays
Expertise
Degrees
Creative Writing MFA
Courses Taught
- English Composition is the standard first-year writing course. The course introduces students to the academic writing process through the study of culturally-diverse nonfiction prose. Emphasis will be placed on developing thesis-driven responses to the writing of others, practicing revision,
following the conventions of MLA style, and completing a research project. By its successful conclusion, students will be ready for English 201 and for the writing they will be asked to do in advanced courses across the curriculum.
Prerequisite: Writing PI 65+ - This is a course that builds upon skills introduced in English 101. In this course, literature is the field for the development of critical reading, critical thinking, independent research, and writing skills. Students are introduced to literary criticisms and acquire basic knowledge necessary for the analysis of texts (including literary terms and some literary theory); they gain proficiency in library and internet research; and they hone their skills as readers and writers. Assignments move from close readings of literary texts in a variety of genres to analyses that introduce literary terms and broader contexts, culminating in an independent, documented, thesis-driven research paper. By the conclusion of English 201, students will be prepared for the analytical and research-based writing required in upper-level courses across the curriculum; they will also be prepared for advanced courses in literature. Prerequisite: ENG 101
- The objective of this course is to sharpen students' creative writing skills in the genres of the short story, poetry and drama, depending on students' interests and ability. Pre-Requisite: ENG121 or ENG201
Research and Projects
Publications
- “You Like? I Have It.” Linden Avenue, 2017.
- “Every Toilet, an Adventure.” TL;DR Magazine, 2017.
- “Touched,” Inlandia Journal, 2012.
- “Parkinson’s.” Matchbox Magazine, 2010.
- “Resident Hawk.” Mosaic, 2010.
- Journalism: Verily Magazine, Pasadena Now, The Valley Chronicle, Inland Empire Magazine, Cliche Magazine, The Highlander, The Press Enterprise.
