ENGL 2215 - Introduction to Writing Fiction

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Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course covers various aspects of writing effective fiction. In addition to working on creative self-expression, students will develop the abilities, craft and discipline needed to produce quality fiction that allows them to reach an audience: training their voices, developing a personal style, experimenting with structure, enhancing their descriptive skills, improving their command of language, and establishing techniques for revising. Students will study various types of contemporary fiction: realism, surrealism, magical realism, experimental writing, children's stories and fairy tales. They will give and receive feedback in student workshops. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 6. Prerequisite: ENGL 1110.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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