Reading and Writing Fiction (207-CN-62)

Instructors

Lisa Stolley

Meeting Info

Online: Tues 6:15PM - 9:15PM

Overview of class

For novice fiction writers, ENGLISH 207 will introduce students to the narrative necessities for creating character -driven literary fiction. The course will start off with close reading of published short stories and writing exercises, which will help you to recognize and apply such components of fiction as conflict, characterization, setting, use of detail, and more. Students will then embark on the creation of their own short stories, which will be workshopped in class so as to provide constructive feedback for revisions. A completed short story will be due at the end of the quarter.

Registration Requirements

This class may not be audited or taken P/N. Advanced composition class and strong basic writing skills highly recommended.

Learning Objectives

Become close, discerning readers, with a keen eye for what goes into the whole of an effective story.
Become close, insightful readers of your own work, able to identify what will benefit from revision, and open to suggestion and constructive criticism.
Experience the satisfaction and struggle of writing a complete short story.
Learn the incredible beauty and power of language.

Teaching Method

Discussion
Group work
Readings
Writing assignments

Evaluation Method

Based on holistic evaluation of participation in class and workshop; quality of exercises and short story drafts; revision improvement from drafts to final story. Attendance is important.

Class Materials (Required)

To be announced.

Class Attributes

Synchronous:Class meets remotely at scheduled time