Advanced Fiction Writing
ENGL 146
Spring 2006
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We will examine stories written by a wide range of contemporary authors, paying particular attention to characterization, the relative merits of elaboration and compression, transitional elements, and the uses of memory, mystery and surprise. This seminar is designed for students with experience in writing narrative fiction who wish to further develop their skills. Students will be expected to submit short stories and revisions on a regular basis, to be discussed in a workshop format in class. Readings by classic and contemporary authors will be assigned as well. |
Essential Capabilities:
Writing, Writing |
Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments: TBA |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Application material: 1) Cover sheet that includes course number and title, your name, class year, and email address. 2) Brief description of your writing experience. 3) A writing sample (3-5 pages of fiction).
Submit your application by January 16, 2006, in person or by mail to Secretary, English Department, Downey House, Rm. 204, 294 High Street, Middletown, CT 06459-0100. No email or fax applications accepted. If admitted into this class, Professor will email you on or before, January 26, 2006. |
Instructor(s): Donner,Rebecca Jane Times: ....R.. 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK312; |
Permission of Instructor Required Enrollment capacity: 15 | Permission of instructor will be granted during the drop/add period. Students must submit either a ranked or unranked drop/add request for this course. |
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Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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