Matt Rader is an experienced teacher of argumetative reasoning, poetry, and fiction with a specialty in poetic forms and techniques. Rader approaches writing as a foundational skill for imaginative inquiry through and across all disciplines. Like writing itself, teaching is a collaborative discipline, and he looks forward to working with you to investigate your thinking, feelings and experiences through writing. Rader is a past instructor of poetry and composition at The University of Oregon. He recently completed a course in compositional rhetoric at Alexander College in Burnaby, British Columbia. He currently teaches fiction and poetry at Kwantlen Polytechic University in British Columbia's Lower Mainland.

Upcoming Courses

Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Fall 2009

Creative Writing 1100: Introduction to Creative Writing I:

Students will study and apply the fundamental techniques of writing fiction and poetry. They will also read and critique assigned published works, as well as the works of their peers.

Prerequisites: An English 12 grade B or higher or ENGL 1099 or ENGQ 1099 grade of C or ( ABEE 0091 or PSPE 1091 or ENGP 1091) or Kwantlen English Placement Test placement or an LPI Essay score of 26

Transferable (refer to transfer guide) and qualifies for "W" status at SFU

Creative Writing 3110: Poetic Forms and Techniques:

Students will learn advanced poetic techniques through lectures and the study of the poetic traditions. They will also develop and practise techniques through the writing and workshopping of their poems.