Creative Writing Program
Summer 2008 Courses

 

First Session May 22-June 27, 2007
ENG 272WR 00A Introduction to Fiction Writing (4 credits)
Mon/Wed 1:40-5 p.m.
Instructor: : Laleh Khadivi

Course description:

An introduction to the writing and critical reading of reality-based short fiction for students beginning to write in this genre. Where stories come from--recognizing and developing material--will be emphasized, as well as a thorough grounding in the elements of a fiction writer's craft, from scene writing and dialogue to the building of authentic worlds and characters. Students will write a series of short pieces showcasing particular elements of fiction, as preparation for writing a story draft. This course will prepare students for intermediate-level workshops in fiction.

Texts: Stories on e-reserve

Particulars: Students should budget for photocopying.

Second Session July 3-August 8
ENG 370RWR 0CP Creative Writing: Intermediate Fiction (4 credits)
Mon/Wed 1:40-5 p.m.
Instructor: Laleh Khadivi

Course description:

A workshop in the writing, critical reading, and revision of reality-based short stories. The course emphasizes the elements of the story writer's craft through different stages: moving from an idea to a draft to revision. Course requirements will vary depending on the experience of those in the workshop, but almost certainly will include two story drafts, and a significant revision of one of those drafts; a series of craft-specific exercises; and a writing/reading assignment with a collection of published stories.

Texts:

The Hour of the Star, Clarice Lespector
Three Famous Short Novels: Spotted Horses, Old Man, The Bear, William Faulkner
The Lover, Marguerite Duras
Disgrace, J.M. Coetzee

Particulars: Pre-requisite: Any 200-level creative writing workshop. Juniors and seniors who are NOT Creative Writing majors may take this class with no pre-requisite. Students should budget for photocopying.

Tuition:

Emory and visiting non-Emory students: $4,012 ($1,003 per credit)
Oxford students: $3,076 ($769 per credit)

Fees: $40 athletic fee; $50 application fee for visiting non-Emory students

Registration procedures for ENG 270WR 00A:

Emory students:

ENG 270WR 00A Introduction to Fiction is not a permission course.

Emory students may register via OPUS February 8 through May 19, 2008. Payment must be made on or before May 19 at the B. Jones Center, or a payment may be made online through OPUS using the "Make A Payment" menu option on the Student Financial Services main OPUS menu. Students needing assistance with registration should go to the Woodruff Library, 3rd floor on May 19, 2008, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Non-Emory students:

Visiting students must apply to Emory as soon as possible in advance of the registration date. A visiting summer student application form is available in the Summer 2008 catalogue, which you may obtain by calling the Admissions Office at 404-727-6360.

Registration procedures for ENG 370RWR 00C:

Emory students:

ENG 370RWR 0PC is a permission course.

Students must e-mail Paula Vitaris at pvitari@emory.edu to request permission. (The request will be forwarded to the instructor). Include your name, address, phone number, student ID, information about previous creative writing courses you have taken and the reason why you want to take this course. Once Professor Khadivi has approved the request, a permission number will be e-mailed to the student. The student may then use the number to register via OPUS February 8 through May 19, 2008. Payment must be made on or before May 19 at the B. Jones Center, or a payment may be made online through OPUS using the "Make A Payment" menu option on the Student Financial Services main OPUS menu.

Non-Emory students:

Visiting students must apply to Emory as soon as possible in advance of the registration date. A visiting summer student application form is available in the Summer 2008 catalogue, which you may obtain by calling the Admissions Office at 404-727-6360.

Visiting students must also e-mail Paula Vitaris for permission as described above in the Emory students section with information about an introductory-level course taken elsewhere.

 

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Please contact the Creative Writing Program at 404-727-4683 or email creativewriting@emory.edu if you have further questions about the 2007 Summer program.

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