Satire and Social Fiction

Catalog description

In this course students will explore and analyze the literary traditions of two interconnected genres, Satire and Social Fiction. Using a historical focus leading to contemporary expressions in these two traditions, students will work on the techniques and craft of writing, with a focus on drafting and revising their own original multi-genre fiction. Students will develop drafts, research and examine similar works and models, conduct discussions, and review other students’ works. By the end of this course, each student will have written and revised 15-20 pages of original writing and given extensive feedback to others in the course.