ENG 343 - Writing Experimental Fiction

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

This advanced writing class focuses on the creation of experimental fiction, with attention to its twentiethcentury, literary history. Students practice techniques of surrealism, metafiction, pastiche, cut-ups, and other non-realistic, non-traditional and postmodern methods of producing fiction. In a workshop format, students share their writings and critique the work of peers throughout the semester. Readings include innovative fiction by the likes of John Barth, Donald Barthelme, Angela Carter, Robert Coover, Jamaica Kincaid, Rick Moody, Haruki Murakami and others. Prerequisite: ENG 231

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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