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ENG 312: Writing Fiction
3 credits
In this course, you will study and practice the technique of the short story with emphasis on individual creative effort. (Distribution Reqs:Arts)
Learning Goals
COURSE LEARNING GOALSStudents will test and expand their understanding of the ingredients of successful short fiction by:(1) Discussing elements of craft in assigned (published) stories and student work (2) Writing questions and observations about assigned readings and student work(3) Discussing narrative traditions relevant to their own creative efforts Students will hone their fiction-writing skills by:(1) Undertaking regular in-class writing exercises that practice scene-making, with particular attention to characterization, point of view, setting, dialogue, plot, and voice(2) Drafting and revising one complete storyStudents will practice good workshops skills and behaviors by offering and receiving verbal and written critiques of one another’s in-class exercises and stories. Students will practice oral communication by making an in-class presentation of an assigned (published) story. Students will heighten their awareness of themselves as global citizens by interpreting and responding in writing to short stories that view contemporary experience through a variety of national, ethnic, and religious lenses
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Sections Offered: Fall 2024 |
| Writing Fiction |
| 0122-312-001 |
I. Webb |
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Mon/Wed |
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm |
Garden City |
3 |
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| 0122-312-002 |
K. Hill |
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Tue/Thu |
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm |
GC - ALH 220 |
3 |
This Course is Filled to Capacity |