May be repeated for credit. 3 credits May concentrate on essentials of the short story form through emulations of varied modern authorial styles. Students write several stories, revise, and critique. Reading consists of single -author collections and anthology selections. 3 credits May concentrate on reading and writing longer forms of fiction.
Students write several fiction installments, critique peer work, and read modern novels.
Point of view, narrative form, voice, creating characters, tone, and atmosphere are some of the topics covered. Includes study of works by master nonfiction writers and themes in nonfiction literature. Emphasis on contemporary poets experimenting in medieval, Renaissance, and seventeenth century forms, and romantic forms such as the ode. 3 credits This course offers a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of writing poetry. Individual projects critiqued in workshop sessions and in conference with the instructor.