ENGL206 - Techniques of Fiction

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Techniques of Fiction
ENGL 206 FA

An introduction to the elements of fiction and a range of contemporary styles, for people who want to write or simply to increase their understanding and appreciation of short stories.

MAJOR READINGS

Stories by Anton Chekhov, Edgar Allen Poe, Franz Kafka, Jorge Luis Borges, Grace Paley, Alice Munro, Octavia Butler, Haruki Murakami, Paul Bowles, Lydia Davis, Denis Johnson, Edna O'Brien, and others.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Several short exercises in various elements of fiction and two short stories. Attendance at every class required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

May not be taken in addition to another introductory fiction-writing course. May not be taken in the same semester as another writing course.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ENGL Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Sharpe,Matthew

Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK404;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 28)

SR. major: 7 Jr. major: 7

SR. non-major: 2 Jr. non-major: 2 SO: 10 FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Writing

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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005