AI 212 - Contemporary Theology

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DePaul University

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Description:

Stories surround us: happy and sad, at work and at home, in the past and the present. How do writers translate and transmute these everyday stories into fiction What makes fiction different from autobiography What makes characters come alive on the page How do writers create suspense and drama How can a short story be most effectively crafted This course assumes no previous experience in creative writing. It centers on learning the vocabulary of literary criticism as well as the basic techniques of crafting short stories. A series of specific writing exercises (character biographies, setting descriptions, plot scenarios) are organized to lead to the creation of a short story. Readings from contemporary Chicago authors supplement the writing exercises and provide material for discussion of craft

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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