CMPL 238 - Topics & Forms: Plot and Structure

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU, CD, WINT

Through analysis of and creative response to diverse, international modern and contemporary novels and short stories, students will gain an understanding of the historical and logical basis of plot and narrative structure. Simultaneously, students will learn to question established rules about managing plot and action, and to think deeply about structuring their own creative narratives. This course will require in-depth reading, weekly reading responses (some critical, some creative), and regular, timely submission of students’ own fiction for consideration in workshop, as well as a substantial end-of-semester portfolio.

Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: E. Barton

Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Prerequisites & Notes: Any 100 or 200-level CRWR course, or equivalent experience with instructor permission.
Cross List Information: Crosslisted with CRWR 238