English (ENGL) 482

Overview

Advanced Fiction Writing is the next step for students who have taken English 381 or a similar introductory course in writing fiction. The course provides an option to work on separate short stories or linked stories, or develop a longer narrative, whether a novel, novella,or novel-in-stories. Students read sample fiction with close attention to technique and style; they also read and comment in a properly informed manner on the work-in-progress of their peers and further their of revision.

Outline

Over a work schedule of 16 weeks students will read selections from published writers and produce five pieces of writing in these forms:

• two critiques of a chapter and story, 800 words
• a first chapter or story, 1,500-2,000 words
• a chapter or story, 2,000-2,500 words
• a chapter or story, 2,500-3,000 words
• revision of one of the three previous assignments

Evaluation

To receive credit for ENGL 482, 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:

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