Lecture:
1835 1:25p-2:15p M (144) 3 cr.
Discussion sections:
1836 8:00a-8:50a WF (18)
1837 9:05a-9:55a WF (18)
1838 10:10a-11:00a WF (18)
1839 11:15a-12:05p WF (18)
1840 11:15a-12:05p WF (18)
1841 12:20p-1:10p WF (18)
1842 1:25p-2:15p WF (18)
1843 2:30p-3:20p WF (18)
W103 is an introductory course in the writing of poetry and of fiction; students will study the basic techniques, approaches, and subjects of the two genres, and read extensively in them as well. The course is designed for those students who do not necessarily have experience in creative writing, but who desire to learn more about it.
[W103 is also the usual prerequisite for other creative writing offerings.]
The major requirements are examples of the student's own fiction and
poetry and exercises in
the two genres, which will be turned in to the course's AIs on a [more
or less] weekly
basis. Generally, students will complete four or five poems and
revisions of their poems,
one or two short stories, and various exercises which the AIs will
also assign. Students
will also attend weekly lectures on craft, on technique, and on
reading assignments from the
anthologies. Midterm and final exams will be given as well.
Required texts:
The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Poetry, McClatchy
The Norton Anthology of Short Fiction (shorter edition),
Cassil