Saturday, August 26, 2017

Reading Response #2: Ch.13, "The Bath, and "A Small, Good Thing"

Post your reading response to readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:
  1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 200 words.
  2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
  3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
  4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Reading Response #1: "The Submitter's Dilemma" and "What Editors Want"

Post your reading response to readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:
  1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 200 words.
  2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
  3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
  4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Week 1 Agenda [Tentative]

Monday, August 28th
  • Introductions & Syllabus
  • What is Short Fiction?
  • Google Drive Setup in ELABS 140 (PC Lab)
  • Homework
    • print/read course syllabus; bring a copy and any questions to class on Wednesday
    • pring/read/bring "The Submitter's Dilemma" and "What Editors Want" (available under READINGS & SUPPLEMENTALS) to class on Wednesday for discussion
    • post Reading Response #1 on our course blog by midnight on Tuesday, 8/29

Wednesday, August 30th

  • Questions about the Syllabus?
  • So What is Short Fiction?
  • Discuss "The Submitter's Dilemma" and "What Editors Want"
  • Your List, Your Ideas, New Yorker Podcasts, New Pages, Great Street Jones
  • Homework
    • print/read/bring Ch.13, "The Bath, and "A Small, Good Thing" to class on Wednesday for discussion
    • post Reading Response #2 on our course blog by midnight on Tuesday, 9/5