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Storyweaving: Adding Subplots to Your Novel
Rosemont Writers' Studio
Take your story to the next level by learning how to enhance theme, increase characterization, and flesh out the journey with subplots. We will look at general plotting and subplotting techniques, analyze structure of popular subplots, and weave these subplots into your hero's journey.
Website: https://www.rosemont.edu/academics/graduate/creative-writ...
Categories: Fiction and Book
Start date:
April, 2024
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Self-Publishing 101
This course will guide you in a step-by-step fashion how to take a manuscript and turn it into a book. We will cover all the bases from editing to formatting to self-marketing.
Categories: Fiction, Publishing, Book, and Nonfiction
Tarot & Writing: The Cups
A Novel Idea
In this two-hour session, participants will learn about the suit of the Cups. Focused on relationships, dreams, and emotional wellness, this suit offers important lessons for storytelling and self-care. The workshop leader will go through each of the fourteen Cups cards, offering writing prompts along the way.
Website: https://anovelideaphilly.com/classes/
Categories: Book and Fiction
Open all year round
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Corporeal Translations: Poetic Possibilities in the Body
This workshop is for anyone who wants to practice active embodied writing, for writers who crave a deeper relationship to their body in motion but struggle with direction, and also movement artists who struggle to write about their practice or struggle to write in general.
Website: https://www.bluestoop.org/classes/angel-edwards-corporeal...
Categories: Poetry
Rethinking Narrative Structure
In “Rethinking Narrative Structure” we will analyze the concept of narrative structure as well as its paradigms as a way to develop your own narrative structures, honing and amplifying your narrative voice.
Website: https://www.bluestoop.org/classes/ashley-bach-rethinking-...
Categories: Fiction
Flashy Fictions: Short-Short Forms That Pack a Punch
This class will explore the varied traditions, practices, and inner-workings of multiple short-short fiction forms (including flash, sudden, micro, sequenced vignettes, etc.) through assigned craft readings, a wide range of published stories, in-class and at-home generative exercises, and in-depth peer workshops.
Website: https://www.bluestoop.org/classes/robert-powers-flash-fic...
Part of Rosemont College, this studio offers a variety of non-credit writing and publishing workshops. These include diverse topics such as manuscript preparation, writing feminist fairy tales, understanding dialogue in fiction, and exploring political issues in poetry. Courses are taught by experienced authors and educators, making them suitable for writers of all levels seeking focused skill development.
Weekly Wordshop
Greater Philadelphia Wordshop Studio
These workshops, held in Center City and Main Line/Delaware County, meet weekly on Tuesday and Monday evenings, respectively. Limited to 12 participants per group, they follow a 10-week format with a registration fee of $440. These workshops are based on the writing method developed by Pat Schneider, founder of Amherst Writers & Artists, and incorporate techniques and suggestions from Schneider's book, "Writing Alone and with Others."
Website: https://www.philawordshop.com/wordshop.html
Categories: Fiction, Essay, Poetry, Nonfiction, Short Story, and Book
Writers Room Experience
Writers Room
This experiential studio class, led by instructor Lauren Lowe, focuses on developing an understanding of the self in relation to the world. It emphasizes building community and working towards a more equitable world through writing and sharing stories.
Website: https://www.writersroomdrexel.org/courses
Categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, and Free
Green Street Poetry
This workshop offers a space for poets to share, edit, and discuss their work in a collaborative and supportive environment. Participants read their poems aloud, receive group feedback, and engage in discussions about their work. The workshop is designed to help poets of all levels achieve their writing goals, whether they seek intensive criticism or a friendly space to share their poetry. Attendees are encouraged to bring 10 copies of their poem for workshopping, a pen or pencil for editing, and some cash for food and drinks.
Website: https://www.greenstreetpoetry.com/workshop
Categories: Poetry and Free
Prerequisites: 10 copies of the poem you want workshopped.
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“If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth the reading, or do things worth the writing”—or so once said one of Philadelphia’s favorite sons, Benjamin Franklin. If you’re looking to accomplish the former and “write things worth the reading,” then you may be considering to take a creative writing class in Philadelphia.
This directory of the best writing courses in Philadelphia is meant to help you locate the right one for yourself. We’ve included filters for price and genre so that you can quickly sort through the writing classes. And before you commit to any one writing class, consider the following questions:
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#gap-173536858 { padding-top: 30px; } The Tuesday Night Writing Workshop is for writers of all levels, genres, and forms
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- Develop a current project further or create new ones
- Constructive feedback helps you expand on your strengths
- Experience the camaraderie of surrounding yourself with fellow writers
- Fiction · Nonfiction · Poetry · Screenwriting · Playwriting · Blogs · Performance Sketches
Each evening runs from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Some sessions (6-8 weeks) meet via Zoom and some are run in person (Flourtown, PA)
A detailed description of how it works:.
In this creative writing workshop, we write together during the first half of the three hours. The facilitator uses prompts and exercises designed to spark your imagination. Then, most participants choose to read what they just wrote aloud. The group listens and offers feedback about what stood out and what they found memorable about the writing. At this point, listeners provide only positive feedback because no one has had a chance to edit.
After a short break, the facilitator makes announcements, and we discuss writing concerns we all share. In the last hour or so, we discuss manuscripts polished by workshop members on their own time. These conversations occur according to a schedule agreed upon by the group.
The setting is supportive and encourages experimentation with all aspects of writing. The workshop lets you explore and strengthen your voice, find stories or topics you want to write about and develop these pieces with constructive feedback from other writers.
Following the prompts is optional. You are always free to write about whatever you’d like, including something you’re currently writing.
Submitting a manuscript is also optional. Sometimes people come to the workshop with nothing they want to submit. Then a piece they write during the workshop becomes the work they choose to expand on and hand in.
Summer 2024 7 weeks —7-10 PM in person — $385 —Limited to 12 people, including the instructor. This session is spread out across the summer, so please note the breaks.
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Payment is available via Credit Card, Venmo, and personal check. Payment must be received before the workshop begins. Instructions on how to pay in these ways will be sent once you enroll.
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Fall I 2024 in-person 7 weeks —7-10 PM in person — $385 —Limited to 12 people, including the instructor. September 10, 17, and 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22.
Fall II 2024 via Zoom 6 weeks —7-10 PM in person — $330 —Limited to 9 people, including the instructor. October 29; November 5, 12, 19; December 3, 10, 17
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If receiving in-depth feedback from other writers working on full-length manuscripts would help you finish your project, the Manuscript Workshop may be the right place for you. We meet at The Resiliency Center in Flourtown on Thursdays from 7-10 p.m. Writing sample and invitation required. Learn more .
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Creative Writing Training Course OutlineModule 1: Introduction to Creative Writing What is Creative Writing?
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A Writing Room is one of the fast-growing writer collectives. The four co-founders (left to right): ... [+] Reese Zecchin, Director of Production; Jacob Nordby, Director of Writer Development; A. Ashe, Creative Director; Claire Giovino, Community Director. The past decade has brought an explosion in the number of books published each year in the United States (an estimated three to four million annually). In turn, this explosion is bringing a growing and evolving marketplace of writer classes, retreats and collectives. It is a marketplace creating new jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities—both for mainstream tech, marketing and managerial workers, as well as for writer/artist denizens of America’s bohemia. The Drivers of Growth in Book PublishingThe number of book sales in the United States remains healthy, though it has leveled off in the past four years. In 2020, 756.82 million book unit sales were made in the US alone. This number climbed to 837.66 million in 2021, before falling slightly to 787.65 million units in 2022 and 767.36 million units in 2023. What has changed dramatically has been the number of books published. Steve Piersanti of Berrett-Koehler Publishers estimates that three million books were published in the US, up 10 times from the number only 16 years ago . Other estimates put the number of published books annually at closer to four million . The main driver of this growth in books published has been self-publishing. According to Bowker , which provides tools for self-publishing, an estimated 2.3 million books were self-published in 2021. Up through the 1990s (now the distant past in publishing), writers of all types of books, fiction and nonfiction, were dependent on convincing publishing houses to publish their work. As the technology for self-publishing and print on demand grew in the early 2000s, writers could publish on their own, and a very large number of Americans began to do so. Fueling growth also is the level of affluence and discretionary income that an increasing segment of American society is reaching. For centuries, theorists across the political spectrum have envisioned a society, freed from basic economic needs, pursuing creative activities, with writing as a primary activity. In The German Ideology , Karl Marx could write about the economy of abundance in which individuals pursue writing as one of a series of daily activities—hunt in the morning, fish in the afternoon, write criticism in the evening. John Maynard Keynes in a 1930 essay, “ Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren” , envisions a time a hundred years forward (2030) in which writing is no longer the province of the upper classes. Contemporary theorists on the future of work, such as John Tamny, similarly see a blooming of creative and artistic activities by the average citizen. Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Of 2024Best 5% interest savings accounts of 2024, a writing room, and the emerging marketplace of writer training. A marketplace of writing coaches, classes and retreats expanded throughout the late twentieth century and first years of the twentieth century. Published authors and even recently-minted graduates of MFA programs hung out shingles for individual coaching and small classes. Colleges expanded their writing programs and certifications, and writer retreats multiplied. Co-working and literary event spaces were established in major cities ( The Writers Room in New York, The Writers Grotto in San Francisco). But the marketplace continued to bump up against geographic and logistical limitations. Then, along the came the internet, and its evolution. Today, hundreds of businesses throughout the country offer assistance to aspiring writers. Many continue to offer some in-person assistance through coaching, classes or retreats. But as in other fields, the internet has allowed for a nationwide (worldwide) reach that these businesses are taking advantage of to scale. The major pre-internet writer assistance companies, such as The Writers Studio , added online courses and instruction, and the early internet-based companies from the 1990s, such as Writers.com (a pioneer in the internet field), steadily expanded their offerings. New enterprises are springing up on a regular basis, including the writer collectives. A Writing Room is one of the fastest growing of the writer collectives, and its suite of services illustrate the how the field is evolving. A Writing Room has its roots in the writing classes that novelist Anne Lamott had been teaching for some years, and her interest by the early 2020s in creating a larger on-going community of writers. Lamott connected with a team of four entrepreneurs who had experience with previous start-ups and expertise in online tools. In early 2023 they set out to develop A Writing Room. Novelist Anne Lamott, one of the partners in A Writing Room. A Writing Room launched in June 2023, and followed a few months later with an inaugural writers retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Though hastily arranged, the retreat attracted more than 400 in person attendees and over 1600 attendees online. In the first half of 2024, the company set up a membership structure of monthly and annual memberships. Within months, over 550 writers had joined. The products that members can access are aimed in part at teaching the craft of writing. In a recent author discussion (with close to 400 participants joining online) Lamott discussed the craft of writing with novelist Donna Levin . Both started publishing in the 1980s. They noted how much publishing and the role of the writer have changed, but emphasized the fundamentals that have remained over their forty years, related to craft and the responsibility of the writer: the daily commitment, the careful development of plot and characters, the numerous rewrites (as many as you think you need, and one more). A Writing Room offers a series of on-demand courses, online discussions with authors and publishing professionals, and daily writing prompts, built around writing as craft. It further offers instruction on the paths to and options for publication, building a following of readers. At its center, A Writing Room is about being part of a community of writers, giving and receiving regular feedback from other members, as well as feedback from writing mentors and coaches. In an interview earlier this year, Lamott explained: The great myth about writing is that it's an entirely solitary activity. This really isn't true. Every book I've ever written has been with a lot of help from my community. I wouldn't be the writer I am today — and wouldn't even want to write — without people to share the process and finished work. Writing is a process, but it doesn't have to (and really shouldn't be) done in total isolation. The writing process can feel overwhelming. It often does for me. Believe me, a trusted writing friend is a secret to life. Other emerging writing collectives also emphasize community and cooperation. Levin underscored this point in the recent online discussion: “Writing can be such an isolated activity, and to some extent needs to be. You want to seek out a community that can give you the support you need and also the honest feedback.” How the New Marketplace Is Evolving And Jobs CreatedThe founders of A Writing Room know that the marketplace for writer assistance is fast changing, and they need to be quick to adapt to increased competition. Already, several developments are driving change in the field: · The entrance of major online education companies (i.e. Masters Class , Coursera, Udemy ). · Faculty recruitment of writers with built-in audiences of sizable twitter and other social media followings. · Partnerships with the major publishers and agencies, who hold out the promise of publication to participants of the classes, retreats and collectives. · Specializations by race and ethnicity, gender, geography and genre. · Market segmentation, and attention to higher income consumers. A number of these developments reflect the changes in the broader publishing world and are likely to continue. Overall, the marketplace itself will be expanding, as publishing technology advances, along with discretionary income. The jobs being generated by this new marketplace are a mix of tech, administrative, and writing coach positions. At A Writing Room, recent hires include a community liaison, video editor, customer support, and a “beta reader” providing feedback to writers on their drafts. The hiring process is sweeping up into jobs not only workers who have been in the regular economy, but also residents of America’s bohemia: writers and artists who previously were outside of (and often scornful of) the market system. What can be better than that. In his 2023 book, The Novel, Who Needs It , Joseph Epstein, former editor of American Scholar , offers a paean to fiction as above all other intellectual endeavors that seek to understand human behavior. But what he says of fiction is true of other writing (memoir, history, even forms of self-help) that arouses the mind. Yes, there are way too many books published each year, and yes only a very small percentage of writers will earn any significant income from their writing. But who knows what individual book will succeed commercially or critically, or add to our shared knowledge or wisdom. And really, why not encourage the craft of writing. How much does America benefit from most of the paper-pushing, meetings and e-mails that now pass for work in our economy of affluence. 
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 Master of Fine Arts in Creative WritingProgram overview. Named one of the “Five Innovative/Unique Programs” creative writing programs by The Atlantic , the master of fine arts in creative writing is one of two programs offered by UNLV’s Creative Writing International Program with genre concentrations in fiction, literary nonfiction, and poetry. By providing an innovative curriculum and fostering an educational environment where students can perfect their art, our graduates become globally-engaged writers that demonstrate socially-engaged and active writing practices. Program OutcomesStudents receive a strong theoretical foundation in their selected genre concentration, as well as an appreciation for the art and theory across various genres, thereby expanding their creative abilities. Moreover, they develop a nuanced understanding of canonical contexts and the historical evolution of literature, which provides valuable insights into new writing. Through exposure to international writing and literary translation, students cultivate a practical appreciation for diverse linguistic traditions beyond English, enriching their creative perspectives. A high percentage of our graduates have widely published fiction, literary nonfiction, journalism, and poetry with mainstream presses, indie presses, and nationally esteemed venues such as:
Program StructureOur students follow a three-year course of study that includes writing workshops, genre forms courses, literature classes, a residency abroad, completion of a literary translation, and completion of a book-length manuscript that meets the standard of publishable works. Students also have the opportunity for teacher training and practical experience in literary publishing. Additionally, our department, in partnership with the Black Mountain Institute, offers the Doctorate of Philosophy in English with a Creative Dissertation, supported by a graduate assistantship combined with the Black Mountain Institute fellowship. Program FundingAll MFA students are fully funded by UNLV and the Black Mountain Institute (BMI) for three years of study towards their degrees.
Duties for the Graduate Assistantship are 20 hours per week, usually fulfilled through a combination of teaching, tutoring in the Writing Center, and working for English Department or Black Mountain Institute publications. Our FacultyMaile chapman, ph.d..  Wendy Chen, Ph.D. Claudia Keelan Roberto Lovato David Morris, MFA Douglas A. Unger The MFA Student ExperienceThe UNLV creative writing program offers a supportive and immersive experience to its students. From day one, students become part of a vibrant community of writers where creativity thrives and collaboration flourishes. Whether students aspire to publish their writing, pursue further study, or embark on diverse career paths within the literary world, UNLV provides the resources, support, and community they need to thrive and succeed. Activities and Events With the Black Mountain InstituteThe UNLV Department of English has a longstanding relationship with the Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute (BMI). This allows our students to receive opportunities to engage in creative and literary activities with visiting BMI fellows in socially meaningful literary events for the city of Las Vegas and its greater community. Recent BMI fellows and national and international award-winning visitors include:
See the Black Mountain Institute's website for more information. Academic and Literary JournalsThe creative writing concentration helps students develop their writing craft and critical thinking skills through a workshop setting and literature courses. It equips them with professional skills for various industries and prepares them for graduate studies in English and creative writing. Founded by M.F.A. alumna Kat Kruse in 2010, Neon Lit is a completely student-run reading series featuring writing of students currently in the Creative Writing programs at UNLV. Events are held on the last Friday of each month usually at the Writer’s Block, an independent bookstore and community center in downtown Las Vegas. See Neon Lit’s website and YouTube Channel for more information. Writing SeriesBreakout writers series. The “Breakout Writers Series” or Emerging Writers Series features writers just emerging on the literary scene. Writers who visit and read for this series are chosen entirely by the students in the M.F.A. and Ph.D. programs. Alumni Reading SeriesThe yearly Alumni Reading Series celebrates the literary successes of graduates of the program. Recent alumni readers include Marianne Chan, Jean Chen Ho, Clancy McGilligan, Alissa Nutting, Juan Martínez, Sasha Steensen, and Mani Rao. Admission Requirements
Applicants must choose the International Focus subplan, unless they have already been accepted to the Peace Corps Master's International Partnership program. International ApplicantsEach year, our program admits several international writers with high competency in writing in English that immensely contribute to our literary community. Our diverse student body fosters a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives, creating a dynamic learning environment that prepares graduates for success in the global literary landscape. Furthermore, UNLV's creative writing program values inclusivity and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to contribute to the vibrant tapestry of voices within our community. |
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Write during the workshop. If you choose, submit up to 5,000 words for constructive discussion. Designed for writers of all levels who write in any form or genre. Sessions last 7-8 nights and alternate between in-person (Flourtown, PA) and Zoom workshops. The winter session is usually held via Zoom, but other sessions are often held in person.
Limited to 12 participants per group, they follow a 10-week format with a registration fee of $440. These workshops are based on the writing method developed by Pat Schneider, founder of Amherst Writers & Artists, and incorporate techniques and suggestions from Schneider's book, "Writing Alone and with Others."
Welcome to the Creative Writing Program at Penn. We are home to a faculty of award-winning writers who teach more than sixty workshops each year in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, journalism, playwriting, screenwriting, and writing for children and young adults, as well as innovative workshops in cross-genre, experimental, and hybrid ...
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The Tuesday Night Writing Workshop. The Tuesday Night Writing Workshop for writers of all levels. Write fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, plays, skits and screenplays. 7-10 p.m. Some sessions are offered via Zoom, and some are in-person in Flourtown, PA. Put your name on the waiting list to find out about 2024 workshops.
Welcome to the Creative Writing Program at Penn. Our faculty of award-winning writers teach more than sixty workshops each year in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, journalism, playwriting, screenwriting, and writing for children and young adults, as well as innovative workshops in cross-genre, experimental, and hybrid writing, including writing that engages with community organizing ...
The Tuesday Night Writing Workshop is for writers of all levels, genres, and forms. Write during workshop. Find and strengthen your unique voice. Develop a current project further or create new ones. Constructive feedback helps you expand on your strengths. Experience the camaraderie of surrounding yourself with fellow writers.
Mighty Writers is a class 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization established in 2009. All of our programs are free. We serve communities in and around Philadelphia, PA; in Camden, Newark and Atlantic City, NJ; and in El Paso, Texas. At Mighty Writers, we teach thousands of kids to think clearly and write with clarity every year.
Greater Philadelphia Wordshop Studio supports writers in the development of their individual voice and the practice of their craft though workshops and private consultation by Alison Hicks, MFA. In on-going weekly meetings, we create a community that supports and encourages the creative risk-taking from which powerful art flows. Whether you are a published writer, have been writing for a while ...
Welcome to the Creative Writing Program at Penn. We are home to a faculty of award-winning writers who teach more than sixty workshops each year in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, journalism, playwriting, screenwriting, and writing for children and young adults, as well as innovative workshops in cross-genre, experimental, and hybrid ...
Find creative writing classes in Philadelphia and nearby areas for various genres and levels. Browse the list of organizations, instructors, and locations offering workshops, intensives, and online courses.
Welcome. The Palumbo Park Writing Workshop serves prose writers in the Greater Philadelphia area by partnering with local independent bookstores to provide ongoing in-store workshops, offering individual manuscript and MFA-application consulting services, and hosting daylong or weekend-long seminars on aspects of the writing and publishing ...
The project will conduct three 8-week writing instruction classes that focus on development of craft in poetry (with Gabriel Ramirez), fiction (with Camille Acker), and creative nonfiction (with Joseph Earl Thomas); two workshops in small press and online publishing, including sessions where participants learn to prepare and revise their work ...
Hone your creative writing craft by studying in Philadelphia, a world-class city for the arts. ... participating in small workshops and one-on-one tutorials as well as special topics and craft classes. Students can also take electives in literature, the humanities, arts, theater, film and other graduate programs throughout the university. ...
The certificate program in Creative Writing is a 33-credit program designed to help students grow as writers and readers. Guided by our accomplished faculty, students will take a sequence of literature and creative writing courses, have opportunities to interact with visiting writers, and attend readings, workshops, festivals and other special events.
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The Division of Liberal Studies, Room BR-21, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone (215) 751-8450; or the College Information Center (215) 751-8010. The certificate program in Creative Writing is a 33-credit program designed to help students grow as writers and readers. Guided by our accomplished faculty, students will ...
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & evening workshop hours. Work with award-winning, published authors and editors to sharpen your writing skills and develop your voice. Through college-level discussion, prompts, creative analysis and critiques, observational exercises around Philly, and workshops, you'll broaden your experience and talent as ...
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The Knowledge Academy's 1-day Creative Writing Training Course in Philadelphia is designed to unlock creativity and improve writing skills. The training covers various aspects of creative writing, from character development to plot structuring, providing delegates with the tools to express themselves more effectively through writing.
ENGL 205 - Creative Writing. 3-0-3. Credit Hours: 3. Focus on student production of original work which may include fiction, poetry, memoir and dramatic writing. Students will do extensive reading, as well as writing and developing the critical vocabulary needed to discuss these genres from a writer's point of view.
WE learn, WE laugh, so that WE can write! WE can't do this without you! OUR MISSION Spells Writing Lab is a Philadelphia-based 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that develops the creative and expository writing abilities of school-age children through free, fun, and imaginative writing programs and teacher development opportunities.
A Writing Room has its roots in the writing classes that novelist Anne Lamott had been teaching for some years, and her interest by the early 2020s in creating a larger on-going community of ...
Program Overview. Named one of the "Five Innovative/Unique Programs" creative writing programs by The Atlantic, the master of fine arts in creative writing is one of two programs offered by UNLV's Creative Writing International Program with genre concentrations in fiction, literary nonfiction, and poetry.By providing an innovative curriculum and fostering an educational environment where ...
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