ENG 1605 - Fiction Writing
3 Credits
Engages students in the craft and techniques of writing fiction. Provides exposure to models, discussion, and guided practice in various types of fiction writing. Students will participate in large or small group workshops to develop critique and feedback skills.
Pre-Requisites Both of these groups:
1.One of these two: EAP 0099, ENG 0099 (Minimum grade: 1.67 GPA Equivalent)
And
2. Any one of these three: READ 0093, READ 0094, READ 0099
OR
ENG 1108
Major Content Areas
Literary terms and application
Reading and discussion of fiction
Workshop, including critique, revision, editing, and manuscript preparation
Writing practice that develops skills in point of view, setting, atmosphere, plot, dialogue, and other aspects of short fiction
Learning Outcomes
Identify and apply literary terms
Apply familiarity with conventions of short fiction, including plot, character, setting, dialogue
Apply critical reading and writing skills
Apply skills to revision of short fiction exercises and portfolio production
Evaluate their own and others’ work using specific guidelines and criteria
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
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