MFA 671 - The Techniques of Long Fiction

Institution:

University of San Francisco

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Description:

With an emphasis on contemporary novels, this course engages students in close readings of long fiction, examining ways in which different authors use formal elements, including characterization, structure, point of view, chapter structure, and figurative language. Craft analysis integrates craft theory and emphasizes how students may apply these techniques in their own novels-in-progress.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usfca.edu/

Phone Number:

(415) 422-5555

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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