ADV TPCS: SPECULATIVE FICTION

Catalog description

This required course for the MFA in Creative Writing offers an in-depth investigation of a significant figure, historical period, issue, trend, group, school, movement, genre or subgenre of Creative Writing. Possible topics include: eco-writing, screenplay writing, literary translation, illustrated narrative, genre writing, writing for children, travel writing, writing for new media, etc. Content varies. Course may be repeated for credit. Lecture, discussion, research, with a possible workshop component. Students gain an advanced knowledge of subject matter, including key criticism. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic.