Description
In this course, students will read and write prose, with the goal of making students conversant in advanced elements of the craft of prose. Students will (a) read exemplary texts, which they will be asked to discuss from the perspective of prose writers; (b) write original prose in a variety of forms (fiction and nonfiction); (c) workshop, i.e. receive and give critical, constructive feedback on writing that is produced for class. By the end of the semester, students will produce a portfolio of revised work and a critical essay for final evaluation. Repeatable.