CW 612 - Literary Analysis

Credits: 6

Reading and analyzing full-length works in one genre, and writing an extensive graduate essay (25-50 pages) that demonstrates the student’s understanding of the history, tradition, various forms, and diverse styles of contemporary literature in one area of study-fiction, creative nonfiction, film, drama, or poetry–focusing on a particular theme or craft element. Reading list will be provided by the faculty and students’ essays’ approach must be approved by faculty mentor and the Program Director. Must follow MFA format, include an annotated bibliography. Students present a formal 15-minutepresentation at the subsequent residency to complete this course.

Requirements: Acceptance into the MFA program.