Techniques of Fiction
ENGL 296
Spring 2010
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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, Angela Carter, Jorge Luis Borges, Lydia Davis, Amy Hempel, Denis Johnson, William Faulkner, Mary Gaitskill, Jhumpa Lahiri, Toni Cade Bambara, Franz Kafka, Yasunari Kawabata, Roberto Bolaño, Jamaica Kincaid, and others.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Responses to assigned readings, occasional exercises, two short stories, one revision, and a final portfolio. 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: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: ZLKA106; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 18 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 3 | FR: 3 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 21 | 1st Ranked: 12 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 3 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 4 |
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