ENG 453 - Studies in Fiction

Description:
Extensive reading and analysis of prose fiction. May be repeated up to 15 credits under a different subtitle. ENG 453 and ENG 553 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ENG 302 and ENG 303, or permission of instructor.

Credits: (5)

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

Identify the formal elements and generic conventions of fiction and explain how formal choices contribute to meaning.
Compare and contrast works of fiction based on theme, subgenre, historical context, and/or historical context.
Analyze and discuss the development of a genre in relation to specific historical, material, or cultural conditions.
Discuss and analyze the thematic concerns of fictional works.
Write formal and informal responses to fictional works that demonstrate engagement, reflective thought about the writer’s own assumptions, effective inquiry, and responsible interpretation.
Apply theoretical approaches to the analysis of fictional texts.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
6/3/20

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