WR 334 - Forms of Fiction

(3.00 cr.)

A study in short fiction in its various forms, including ancient tales to nineteenth-century sketches and twenty-first-century microstories. Students gain the historical and critical context necessary for understanding such movements as realism, fabulism, and minimalism, examining the stories themselves to see how each genre is distinct. Writing activities afford students the opportunity to explore various stylistic elements of the short story.

Prerequisite: WR 230 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer
Years Typically Offered: Annually