Emphasizes both cultural continuity and creative adaption of Euro-American presence. 3 credits An introduction to Asian American literary traditions and histories. 3 credits Special topics in North American Literature in English. 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.