Techniques of Fiction
ENGL 296
Fall 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: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Fiction by Jhumpa Lahiri, David Bezmozgis, Roberto Bolaño, Lydia Davis, Denis Johnson, Amy Hempel, Franz Kafka, Rebecca Curtis, Leonard Michaels, Mary Gaitskill, George Saunders, and others.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Six short exercises in various elements of fiction, two short stories, one revision, and two short craft papers. Attendance at every class required. There is a workshop component to this course so participating in class discussions is essential. |
| Instructor(s): Unferth,Deb Olin Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK114; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 18 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 5 | | |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 6 | FR: 0 |
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