Techniques of Fiction
ENGL 160
Spring 2009
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01
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This introduction to the elements of fiction and a range of authors is for people who want to write and through writing increase their understanding and appreciation for a variety of short stories. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ENGL)(ENGL-Creative W)(ENGL-Literature) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Fiction by authors such as, Jorge Luis Borges, Angela Carter, Anton Chekhov, Colette, Lydia Davis, William Faulkner, Mary Gaitskill, Amy Hempel, Langston Hughes, Denis Johnson, James Joyce, Franz Kafka, Jamaica Kincaid, Susan Sontag, Gertrude Stein, and others.
Randall Jarrell's Book of Stories, ed. Randall Jarrell. Tin House: Fantastic Women (vol. 9, no.1) Bender et al.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Six short exercises in various elements of fiction, two short stories, one revision, and regular entries in a writing journal. Attendance at every class required. There is a workshop component to this course so participating in class discussions is essential. |
| Instructor(s): Martin,Douglas Arthur Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: CRT285; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 18 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 6 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 12 | 1st Ranked: 7 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 3 |
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