Techniques of Fiction
ENGL 296
Fall 2011
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| Certificates: Writing |
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 of a variety of short stories. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Writing
This is a writing-intensive course.
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| 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 Lydia Davis, Amy Hempel, Denis Johnson, Mary Gaitskill, Franz Kafka, George Saunders, Roberto Bolaño, Jamaica Kincaid, and others.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Four 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. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students are also required to attend 2-3 events per semester with visiting writers (these are scheduled on Wednesday afternoons and evenings; Q & A sessions at 4:15 and readings at 8:00 p.m.). Enrolled students must adjust their schedules accordingly. Students may not take this course and a creative writing workshop concurrently.
This course contributes to the Theory & Literary Forms and Creative Writing concentrations of the English major. |
| Instructor(s): Unferth,Deb Olin Times: ..T.... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: DWNY100; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 18 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 3 | FR: 3 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 35 | 1st Ranked: 15 | 2nd Ranked: 10 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 7 |
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