Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Irrealism Craft

4 credits

In this reading and craft class, students will practice skills or narration, characterization, and style with particular attention to the demands of nonrealistic genres, especially the challenge of suspending disbelief in fictional environments that defy conventional logic. Readings and lectures will accompany writing exercises. Restricted to LIT-BA-009 and LIT-BA-017 majors and LIT-MN-005 and LIT-MN-015 minors during first pass of registration. All other students may register during second pass of registration with the approval of the department. Prerequisites: LTWR 8A.