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Course Number: 
S123E
Department (unused): 
ENGL
Description: 
<p>Online Course. Introduction to the writing of fiction, poetry, and drama. Development of the basic skills used to create imaginative literature. Fundamentals of craft and composition; the distinct but related techniques used in the three genres. Story, scene, and character in fiction; sound, line, image, and voice in poetry; monologue, dialogue, and action in drama. Enrollment limited to 14 students. 1 Credit. Session A: May 27 – June 28. Tuition: $5070. Technology Fee: $85.</p>
Instructor Name: 
R Clifton Spargo
Subject Code (deprecated): 
ENGL
Subject Number (unused): 
ENGLS123E
Meeting Pattern (deprecated): 
MW 1.00-4.15
Term Code: 
202402
CRN: 
30774
Instructor UPI (unused): 
11672902
Session (deprecated): 
H5A
Distributional Designation (deprecated): 
LMRM
Syllabus Link: 
https://yale.instructure.com/courses/97669/assignments/syllabus
Subject Code (tax): 
ENGL
Meeting Pattern (tax): 
MW 1.00-4.15
Distributional Designation (tax): 
LMRM
YCHU
Session (tax): 
H5A
Course Format (tax): 
LMRM
YCHU
Course Categories: 
Fine & Creative Arts
Writing & Literary / Textual Analysis
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ENGL S123E (CRN: 30774)

Instructors: R Clifton Spargo
Dates: H5A
Course Mode: LMRM, YCHU
Meeting Times: MW 1.00-4.15
Distributional Requirements: LMRM, YCHU

Online Course. Introduction to the writing of fiction, poetry, and drama. Development of the basic skills used to create imaginative literature. Fundamentals of craft and composition; the distinct but related techniques used in the three genres. Story, scene, and character in fiction; sound, line, image, and voice in poetry; monologue, dialogue, and action in drama. Enrollment limited to 14 students. 1 Credit. Session A: May 27 – June 28. Tuition: $5070. Technology Fee: $85. (View syllabus)


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