English (ENGL) 381
Creative Writing in Prose (Revision 2)
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Delivery Mode: Individualized study. Online-enhanced.
Credits: 3
Area of Study: Humanities
Prerequisite: ENGL 211 and ENGL 212, a final grade of “B” in ENGL 353, and permission of the professor.
Centre: Centre for Language and Literature
ENGL 381 is not available for challenge.
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Overview
This is a creative writing course designed to help students develop their language skills in the production of prose fiction, primarily short fiction. Students will study examples of short fiction by some of the best authors in the world and will be expected to produce a number of finished pieces of their own writing.
Before enrolling in ENGL 381, students are expected to have a sound background in literature and proven writing ability by fulfilling the prerequisites.
Outline
Unit 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Setting and Character
Unit 3: Plot and Structure
Unit 4: Point of View and Voice
Unit 5: Metaphor and Symbolism
Unit 6: Revising
Unit 7: Starting a Novel
Evaluation
To receive credit for ENGL 381, you must achieve a minimum grade of 50 percent on each assignment and a course composite grade of at least “D” (50 percent). The weighting of the course assignments is as follows:
| Assign 1 | Assign 2 | Assign 3 | Assign 4* | Assign 5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 20% | 20% | 25% | 25% | 100% |
*As part of its evaluation components, English 381: Creative Writing in Prose now has an optional peer-to-peer editing activity. If you choose this activity, it will count for 25% of course marks in place of Assignment 4; you must follow the Workshop Option guidelines that are available from your tutor, upon request.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbooks
Hodgins, Jack. A Passion for Narrative: A Guide for Writing Fiction. Toronto: McLelland and Stewart, 2001.
Brown, Russell, and Donna Bennett, eds. Canadian Short Stories. Toronto: Pearson Education Canada, 2005.
Other Materials
The course materials also include a student manual, study guide and reading file.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 2, June 21, 2007.
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