A Writer's Country , ed. Students will be expected to approach the writing of fiction and poetry, albeit on the introductory level, in serious fashion. The goal is for students to learn characteristics and techniques of both genres, as well as formal and stylistic options. Writers must be readers, and each week students will be expected to read and discuss a wide body of literature to be assigned each previous class period. Then students will be expected to write something similar.
Attendance is mandatory.
More than 3 unexcused absences affects grade. All writing assignments MUST be completed for students to receive a grade for the course. Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Written assignments will be penalized one grade for every class period they are late. Use standard margins, double-spaced, in 12pt.