The course will involve reading exemplary published short stories and theories on the writing of short fiction; and workshopping student writing with a focus on meaning, sense and clarity of prose.
Student Learning Outcomes:
• A foundational knowledge of basic narrative theories relevant to short fiction.
• An advanced understanding and appreciation of peer and other forms of critical evaluation of short fiction.
• A critical understanding of how meaning, sense and clarity can inform one’s own writing.
• A developed sense on the creative process in the writing of short fiction.
Requirements:
• 10 short story drafts (each minimum of 1,000 words)
• 2 polished short stories (each minimum of 2,000 words)
• Excellent attendance and participation
Proposed Texts:
Tobias Wolff (ed.), The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories
A course packet to be uploaded to Laulima “Resources.”