English (ENGL) 381

Overview

English 381encourages you to find and write your own stories, provides detailed instruction in the art of fiction to help you practise effective revision, and guides you to further artistic insight through recognizing technique and integrity in the work of various accomplished authors. Although the course concentrates on short fiction, it also provides an opportunity to work on the opening of a longer narrative-- novella or novel.

Students are expected to have a sound background in literature and proven essay writing ability. .Before contacting the professor with your request for approval to register, please read Readiness for English 381. This document also provides further information about the course.

Readiness for ENGL 381

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:

*As part of its evaluation components, English 381: Creative Writing in Prose has an optional peer-to-peer editing activity. If you choose this activity, it will be submitted as Assignment 4, as outlined in the online course site.

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.