ENGL146 - Advanced Fiction Writing

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Advanced Fiction Writing
ENGL 146 SP

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.

MAJOR READINGS

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EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

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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.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Donner,Rebecca Jane

Times: ....R.. 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK312;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 15)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Writing

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
POI will be granted by the instructor during the drop/add period using electronic drop/add.

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006