Lecture:
9:05A-9:55A MW (25) 3 cr

Discussion:
8:00A-8:50A F (24)
9:05A-9:55A F (23)
10:10A-11:00A F (23)

In this L204 Introduction to Fiction class, we will read and
analyze four or five novels and several short stories.  Our focus
will be on the main structural elements of fictional narratives:
character, plot, setting, time and timing, narrative
point-of-view, style, and themes or meanings.  Novels that are
likely to be on the syllabus include Frederick Douglass's THE
HEROIC SLAVE, William Faulkner's THE BEAR, either Toni Morrison's
SULA or Charles Johnson's MIDDLE PASSAGE, and either Louise
Erdrich's TRACKS or Leslie Marmon Silko's CEREMONY.  The short
stories will be chosen from the NORTON ANTHOLOGY OF SHORT
FICTION.  Writing assignments will include five short papers (2-4
pages) analyzing some structural aspect of a story or novel.=20
There will also be five quizzes over the readings and lectures
during the semester, but no midterm or final.  50% of final
grades will be based on the papers; 40% on the quizzes; and 10%
on attendance and participation.