Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 10-24-1995 |
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CRW170
1996 Spring – 2011 Fall |
LEC 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Introduction
to Writing Fiction |
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Practice in writing fiction through a process of
prewriting (invention and discovery), writing, analysis and evaluation (in
workshop), and revision; practice in manipulating various elements and forms
of fiction; production of marketable quality short fiction. Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended
but not required. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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CRW170 1996
Spring – 2011 Fall |
Introduction to Writing Fiction |
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Define the following terms as they apply to the writing of
fiction: story, plot, conflict, crisis, resolution, scene, and subplot. (I) |
2.
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Use a variety of methods to create a tentative storyline
or plot for a work of fiction. (I) |
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Analyze and evaluate the plausibility and effectiveness of
plots in works of fiction by students and professionals. (I) |
4.
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Use several revision techniques to revise the student's
own plot outline or forecast. (I) |
5.
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Write examples of exposition, summary, and description in
a work of fiction. (II) |
6.
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Distinguish between showing and telling; write example of
both in a work of fiction. (II) |
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Write examples of stream of consciousness, dialogue, and
flashback. (II) |
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Effectively use transitional devices to move from scene to
scene in a work of fiction. (II) |
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Describe the following character types: protagonist,
antagonist, foil, confidant(e), round, and flat. (III) |
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Use a variety of direct and indirect methods to develop
character in a work of fiction. (III) |
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Analyze and
evaluate the consistency, believability, and complexity of character in
fictional work of the student's own and in that of others. (III) |
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Use several revision techniques to improve character
development in a fictional work of the student's own. (III) |
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Explain the function of setting and atmosphere to create
conflict and develop theme in a fictional work. (IV) |
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Effectively use setting to create conflict and/or develop
theme in a work of fiction. (IV) |
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Analyze and evaluate the use of setting in the student's
own fiction, and in that of others. (IV) |
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Use several revision techniques to improve the use of
setting in the student's own work of fiction. (IV) |
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Describe the elements of point of view in a work of
fiction. (V) |
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Describe the various types and forms of point of view that
may be used in fiction. (V) |
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Analyze and evaluate the use of point of view in the
student's own fiction and in that of others. (V) |
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Use several revision techniques to improve the use of
point of view in the student's own fiction. (V) |
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Use the
following elements to develop theme and meaning in a work of fiction:
cultural/historical context, symbolism, and tone. (VI) |
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Interpret and evaluate the theme in one's own fiction and
in that of others. (VI) |
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Use several revision techniques to improve the development
of theme in the student's own fiction. (VI) |
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Describe several different types of fiction. (VII) |
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Identify resources that may help fiction writers develop
their craft and market their fiction. (VIII) |
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Identify several different markets for fiction. (VIII) |
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Submit fiction in standard manuscript form. (VIII) |
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Explain U.S. copyright laws as they apply to fiction.
(VIII) |
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Explain the
writer's responsibilities in avoiding plagiarism, acquiring permission to use
copyrighted material, and in engaging in contracts. (VIII) |
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Official Course Outline: |
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CRW170 1996
Spring – 2011 Fall |
Introduction to Writing Fiction |
I. Developing Plot A. Elements of story and
plot 1. Conflict, crisis, and
resolution 2. Plausibility 3. Scene 4. Subplot B. Methods 1. Outlining 2. Following models and
formulae 3. Causal sequence 4. Picaresque 5. Story without plot C. Analyzing plot D. Evaluating plot E. Revision techniques II. Narrative Techniques A. Exposition, summary, and
description B. Showing and telling C. Stream of consciousness D. Dialogue E. Transitions F. Flashbacks III. Developing Character A. Character types 1. Protagonist, hero, main
character 2. Antagonist, villain 3. Foil 4. Confidant(e) 5. Round 6. Flat B. Methods 1. Indirect 2. Direct C. Analyzing character D. Evaluating character 1. Consistency 2. Believability 3. Complexity E. Revision techniques IV. Creating Setting and
Atmosphere A. Time 1. Choosing appropriate
time setting 2. Accuracy 3. Transitions B. Place 1. Choosing appropriate
place 2. Accuracy 3. Methods of describing C. Using setting to create
conflict D. Using setting to develop
theme E. Analyzing setting F. Evaluating setting G. Revision techniques V. Manipulating Point of
View A. Elements of point of
view 1. Author 2. Narrator 3. Target audience 4. Tense B. Types 1. First person 2. Second person 3. Third person, limited
omniscient 4. Third person, totally
omniscient 5. Dramatic C. Forms 1. Written story 2. Spoken story 3. Letter 4. Journal or diary 5. Interior monologue D. Analyzing point of view E. Evaluating point of view
F. Revision techniques VI. Developing Theme and
Meaning A. Cultural/historical
context B. Symbolism C. Tone D. Interpreting theme E. Evaluating theme F. Revision techniques VII. Types of Stories VIII. Marketing Fiction A. Writers' resources B. Fiction markets C. Manuscript form D. Publishing and copyright
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