ENGL160 - Techniques of Fiction

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Techniques of Fiction
ENGL 160 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 Octavia Butler, Italo Calvino, Anton Chekhov, Julio Cortázar, Lydia Davis, Linh Dinh, Langston Hughes, James Joyce, Franz Kafka, Jamaica Kincaid, Lorrie Moore, Alice Munro, Edna O'Brien, Grace Paley, and others.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Six short exercises in various elements of fiction, two short stories, one revision, and regular entries in a writing journal. 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: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK414;

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: Speaking, Writing

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006