MFW 602 - Graduate Seminar: Writing II

This second residency seminar explores literature in modern times, with special emphasis on the development of literary modernism in fiction writing. Topics include theories of the unconscious and writing, the linguistic turn, the return of archaic, art for arts sake high and low culture, and themes of alienation. Topics are explored in writing assignments and class discussions as well as through readings, video and film viewing. Each student will produce short writing assignments that accompany assigned readings. (3 Credits)