Writing Short Fiction
English · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter Or Spring, Every Year
ENGL-3113 prerequisites
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- THFM-2701Playwriting I
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- ENGL 4-YEAR BA IN ENGLISH WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN CREATIVE WRITING
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Description
This course is designed for students who wish to concentrate on the craft of writing fiction, with a focus on the short story. Topics include characterization, dialogue, narrative structure and various elements of style.
Requisite courses
6 credit hours of First-year English, including ENGL-1001(6) or ENGL-1000(3) and permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)]; and ENGL-2102(3) [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Instructor Permission Required.
Note
This course may be used to meet the pre-requisite for ENGL 4116.3/6.
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