ENG 364 - Fiction Writing

Description:
An introduction to the varieties of literary fiction being written today, the techniques and strategies for writing fiction, as well as developing criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of student stories.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ENG 263 or ENG 264 or ENG 265.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Write dialogue, point of view, exposition, plot, characterization, and setting.
Analyze published works of fiction in order to recognize elements of craft–e.g., use of setting, point of view, exposition, structure, plotting, summary, scenes, characterization, dialogue, humor, etc.
Identify different genres in fiction–e.g., minimalism, magical realism, metafiction, satire, etc., as well as the “shapes” of stories (narrative arcs, character portraits, formal experiments).
Engage in collaborative feedback strategies informed by awareness of contemporary and ongoing conversations around inclusive and anti-racist pedagogies and accessible design.
Use revision techniques based on reviewers’ and instructor’s comments
Reassess their original work after oral performance.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/20/22

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, OnlineWinter Locations: Ellensburg, OnlineSpring Locations: Online