Techniques of Fiction
ENGL 296
Spring 2027
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02
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This introduction to the elements of fiction and a range of authors is for students who want to write and, through writing, increase their understanding and appreciation of a variety of short stories. In this course, we will learn how to write and revise short pieces of fiction. To achieve this goal, we will constantly be working on creating and editing our own fiction, and we will perform various writing exercises. Moreover, we will read our colleagues' short stories and offer them thoughtful, generous, and rigorous feedback. Finally, we will scrutinize stories by veteran authors in order to understand some integral elements of fiction writing. Upon completing this course, students will have a deeper understanding of the process-oriented nature of crafting successful prose. They should also have a more profound knowledge of concepts like plot, dialogue, character, and interiority. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (English) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Students will present their own short stories to the class. In addition, and in preparation for classroom discussion, we will be reading each week contemporary short stories from one or two recent, required anthologies and/or handouts provided at times for supplement.
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Requirements include two submissions for workshop plus one author presentation, weekly responses/exercises, constructive peer critique, informed participation, and one revision to serve as a final project. There may on occasion be some in-class. prompt-based writing, depending on the size of our group as this impacts schedule. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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This course contributes to the fulfillment of ENG major requirements: CW requirement, CW path course (but not 300-level course or upper-level workshop), elective.
The English department highly recommends that students be enrolled in only one CW course in a semester. If you are admitted to more than one CW course, the department requests that you choose one and let the instructors know during Adjustment Period. By doing so you will be considerate of instructors and other students. |
| Instructor(s): Martin,Douglas Jon Times: ...W... 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 15 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 7 | FR: 5 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Students will present their own short stories to the class. In addition, and in preparation for classroom discussion, we will be reading each week contemporary short stories from one or two recent, required anthologies and/or handouts provided at times for supplement.
|
Examinations and Assignments:
:
Requirements include two submissions for workshop plus one author presentation, weekly responses/exercises, constructive peer critique, informed participation, and one revision to serve as a final project. There may on occasion be some in-class. prompt-based writing, depending on the size of our group as this impacts schedule. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
:
This course contributes to the fulfillment of ENG major requirements: CW requirement, CW path course (but not 300-level course or upper-level workshop), elective.
The English department highly recommends that students be enrolled in only one CW course in a semester. If you are admitted to more than one CW course, the department requests that you choose one and let the instructors know during Adjustment Period. By doing so you will be considerate of instructors and other students. |
| Instructor(s): Martin,Douglas Arthur Times: ....R.. 08:50AM-11:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 15 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 7 | FR: 5 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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