The Craft of Fiction

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This course focuses on the essential elements of fiction writing. Students learn the basics of characterization, plotting, perspective, thematics, placement, and style. They will explore the power of oral, visual, and written narrative as an individual and communal act. What is at stake in creating a believable fictional world? How does fiction express the truth of reality? How do stories imagine and create new political and social worlds? Coursework involves a combination of written assignments, peer workshops, and public readings.