Interdisciplinary Arts 0141 - 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 will include Lahiri, 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. The final portfolio will include one short critical essay that analyzes the published writing, and revised versions of the pieces submitted for workshop. Enthusiastic participation during discussions and revision is expected. (keywords: writing program, creative writing)

Time and Narrative Students in this course can expect to spend 6 to 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.