Creative Writing Courses at the English Department of the TU Braunschweig

Creative writing...

• is a vital tool and a natural bridge for good academic writing
• improves general writing and communicative skills
• offers language learners a strong sense of confidence in developing a love for and an interest in writing
• enhances students' skills in critical thinking

Research shows that creative writing is healthier and more stimulating for the brain compared to academic writing. It can help expressing one's own thoughts and can offer students a different way to truly enjoy the art of writing.

Additionally creative writing can broaden the horizon of the students and provide a different access to a wide range of literature.

Source:

Randolph, Patrick T.: Using Creative Writing as a Brigde to Enhance Academic Writing. (2011) In: "New Horizon: Striding Into the Future" Selected Proceedings of the 2011 Michigan Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Conference.