ENG 464 - Advanced Fiction Writing

Description:
Intensive writing course further developing the techniques of writing fiction. Emphasizes development of collaborative feedback strategies for evaluating and improving literary fiction. ENG 464 and ENG 564 are layered courses; a student may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ENG 364.

Credits: (5)

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

Compose original literary fiction that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of character development, dialogue, exposition and setting.
Experiment with point of view, diction, and syntax to achieve a distinctive voice.
Apply revision techniques modeled in the text to clarify and deepen original passages and scenes.
Analyze contemporary collections of stories and/or novels, taking advantage of visiting writers particularly, to consider how such books are structured and arranged, and read individual stories, analyzing them from a writer’s point of view, considering tools of the craft.
Develop oral presentation skills, both in literary performances and in group and/or individual presentations.
Analyze the literary market and develop strategies for publication.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/20/22

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