Techniques of Fiction
ENGL 296
Spring 2012
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02
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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:
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, Lydia Davis, Amy Hempel, Mary Gaitskill, Jhumpa Lahiri, Aleksandar Hemon, Franz Kafka, 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 presentation of work. 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 will also be required to attend fiction readings (usually 2-3 per semester). |
| Instructor(s): Martin,Douglas Arthur Times: ....R.. 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: SQU114; |
| 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 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 31 | 1st Ranked: 8 | 2nd Ranked: 9 | 3rd Ranked: 3 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 11 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Johnson, Denis, JESUS' SON
Munro, Alice, THE BEGGAR MAID
As well as a coursepack with stories by David Foster Wallace, Andre Dubus, Nam Le, Mary Gaitskill, Susan Minot, Charlie D'Ambrosio, Raymond Carver, and others. |
Examinations and Assignments:
Students will be responsible for completing in-class writing exercises each week, as well as four longer homework assignments, two critical responses to story collections, and two complete short stories. Students will also be responsible for short critiques of manuscripts from their peers. |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Jamison,Leslie Sierra Times: .....F. 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK305; |
| 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 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 7 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 7 |
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