Interdisciplinary Arts 0190 - Reading and Writing Creative Prose

We will read short fiction and narrative essays from published authors in order to better understand the decisions they made and how those decisions serve their narratives. In other words, we will read and try to understand their decisions by trying to read them as writers would. Authors to include Ellison, Kincaid, O'Connor, Alexie, and Adichie. Students will write two creative pieces of writing, one non-fiction and one fiction, for discussion and workshop. Students will also meet individually with the instructor. Final portfolio will include one short critical essays that analyze the published writing, and revised versions of the pieces submitted for workshop. Enthusiastic participation during discussions, and revision, is expected.

Time and Narrative This course includes both in-person and remote elements, but can accommodate fully remote students. Students in this course can expect to spend 6 to 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.