Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2017

     

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MLSC 631 001 (CRN: 24479)

INTRO READING WRITING FICTION

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO READING AND WRITING FICTION
Department: School of Continuing Studies
Instructor: Barrett, Deborah
Meeting: 6:15PM - 9:30PM W (3-APR-2017 - 5-JUN-2017) 
Part of Term: MLS Spring Session
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 0 (permission required) Department Permission Required
Section Enrolled: 6
Enrollment data as of: 21-MAY-2024 7:08AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Final Exam Unknown
 
Description: This course provides an introduction to reading fiction critically and writing short fiction successfully. The reading portion of the class focuses on the primary elements of fiction: scenes, tension and conflict, character, point of view, structure, voice, and dialogue. For the writing portion, students will compose original prose and provide feedback on one another’s work in a workshop format.