ࡱ> MOLy 5bjbj .H{{-$,*>Leee$Dxeeeeeeeeeeeeee`Lee0enenene eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeee : ENGL 193C: Capstone Seminar in Creative Writing The Writers Path Spring, 2012 Monday 4:30-7:15pm Clark Hall 316 Instructor: Andrew Altschul Office: Faculty Offices 214 Email: afaltschul@gmail.com Office Hours: Mon./Tues. 3-4pm Phone: (408) 924-4489 Course Description In this seminar, we will synthesize your studies in creative writing, preparing you to pursue your goals as a writer beyond this undergraduate program. We will look back, by reviewing and revising creative work from previous courses; look around, by reading, discussing, and writing about the contemporary literary landscape; and look ahead, by producing new work and by exploring options for future studies and for eventually publishing your work. In addition to workshop sessions and discussions of required texts, we will meet with publishing writers, a literary agent, and the editor of a prominent journal, to discuss their work. A final portfolio, featuring old and new work, will comprise a substantial portion of your final grade. I envision this course as a 15-week roundtable of experienced, dedicated writers and students of writing. While some of the assignments and discussions will therefore be informal as befits a group of peers this should not be confused with a lack of seriousness. In other words, I expect you to be invested in this course and in your contributions to this group; this is your opportunity to demonstrate that a concentration in creative writing has trained you not only to write but to think, read, and interact with others as a Writer: a member of a large, diverse, and culturally necessary community. This course is offered for Creative Writing concentration credit only. English Department Student Learning Objectives [SLO] Students will demonstrate the ability to: 1) read closely in a variety of forms, styles, structures, and modes, and articulate the value of close reading in the study of literature, creative writing, or rhetoric; 2)show familiarity with major literary works, genres, periods, and critical approaches to British, American, and World Literature; 3) write clearly, effectively, and creatively, and adjust writing style appropriately to the content, the context, and nature of the subject; 4)develop and carry out research projects, and locate, evaluate, organize, and incorporate information effectively; and 5) articulate the relations among culture, history, and texts. Required Texts Erika Meitner. Makeshift Instructions for Vigilant Girls. (ISBN: 978-1-934695-23-4) Justin Torres. We, the Animals. (ISBN: 978-0-547-57672-5) Geoffrey Wolff. The Duke of Deception. (ISBN: 978-0-679-72752-1) Tobias Wolff. Old School. (ISBN: 978-0-375-70149-8) Requirements and Grading [SLOs] Participation (25%) [1, 2, 5] Because this seminar relies on input from all members, your participation is crucial to its success. Do not make the mistake of thinking you will automatically get full credit for participation. Your grade in this area depends on a number of factors: Your regular, on-time attendance. Please come to class having done all assigned readings. If you are late for class, you will receive half credit for participation. If you are absent, you will receive no credit for participation. Your informed, energetic contributions to class discussions. You are encouraged to bring questions, topics, handouts, anecdotes, references to other works, etc. Two workshop submissions of creative work done for a previous course. (Prose: story, essay, or chapter; Poetry: 2-3 poems.) Please bring four copies to class. Written critiques of each workshop submission by the members of your workshop group. These letters should describe your encounter with the work what you believe it sets out to do, what it makes you feel or think about and make suggestions for revision. Please bring two copies Your attendance at a minimum of two (2) literary events this semester. Calendar below. Your participation in the Capstone Reading on May 14. Self-Critiques (10%) [1, 3] Preceding each of the workshops, you will write a response letter to yourself. These should take the same form as a critique you would write to another student. Do your best to see your work objectively if you were asked to read this manuscript anonymously, what criticisms and suggestions would you make? Poem Explication and Presentation (10%) [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] You will choose one (1) poem from Erika Meitners Makeshift Instructions and compile an extensive, line by line explication which deals with both the technical aspects of the poem (sound, rhythm, rhyme, stanza form, etc.) and its content (themes, allusions, meanings, etc.). In class, you will give a careful reading of the poem, and summarize your explication. Book Clubs (20%) [1, 4, 5] Early in the semester, you will be assigned to a book club, based on genre. The club will collaboratively decide on two (2) recent books to read and discuss over the course of the semester. Books should be chosen from among the 2010 or 2011 Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, National Book Critics Circle Award, California Book Award, or PEN/Faulkner Award finalists, the winners of the Believer Book Prize or the Grub Street Award, or The Rumpus Book or Poetry Club, in the appropriate genre. Your club will meet both in class and outside class to set a schedule and regularly discuss your readings. On April 30, you will present to the class a synopsis of the two books and your clubs responses to them. Final Portfolio (35%) [1, 3, 5] Your final portfolio will contain either three (3) pieces of prose two revisions and one new piece or eight (8) poems five revisions and three new poems. (If you would like to submit a combination of prose and poetry, you must discuss this with me in office hours before Spring Break.) During the month of April, you will make an appointment with me to discuss the new piece(s), which you will then revise. The portfolio will also include a 2-3pp. personal statement regarding your future plans and goals as a writer. Schedule Jan. 30. Course introduction: The Lives of Writers. Discussion: Goals and topics for the semester. Formation of Book Clubs and Workshop Groups. Feb. 6. Discussion: We, the Animals (pp. 1-81). Book Club meeting and discussion of group selections. Feb. 13. First manuscript due. First self-critique due. Discussion: We, the Animals (finish). Guest: Justin Torres. Feb. 20. Book Club selections due. First Workshop. Feb. 27. Discussion: Makeshift Instructions. Guest: Erika Meitner. Mar. 5. Poem Explications and Presentations. Book Club meeting. Mar. 12. Second manuscript due. Second self-critique due. Discussion: Literary journals and the submission process. Guest: Oscar Villalon, ZYZZYVA. Mar. 19. Submission Letters due. Second Workshop. Apr. 2. Discussion: The Duke of Deception (through Chapter 15). Book Club meeting and conferences. Apr. 9. Discussion: The Duke of Deception (finish). Conferences. Apr. 16. Discussion: Old School (pp. 1-99). Apr. 23. Guest: Julie Barer, Barer Literary Agency. Discussion: Old School (finish). Apr. 30. Book Club presentations. May 7. Discussion: What now? May 14. Capstone Reading Spartan Memorial. *May 18. Portfolios due at 4pm in my office!* Readings Calendar The Center for Literary Arts will offer several excellent readings and conversations this semester with writers of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. For other literary events, check Artsopolis.com, Poetry Center San Jose (PCSJ.org), and creativewriting.stanford.edu. Feb. 15 Rae Armantrout. MLK 225/229. 7pm Feb. 16 Rae Armantrout in Conversation with Juliana Spahr. MLK 225/229. 1pm. Mar. 7 Yiyun Li. ENGR 189. 7pm Mar. 21 Julia Scheeres. MLK 225/229. 7pm Apr. 4 Juan Felipe Herrera. MLK 225/229. 7pm Apr. 17 Geoffrey Wolff. MLK 225/229. 7pm Apr. 18 Geoffrey Wolff in Conversation with Tobias Wolff. MLK 225/229. 1pm Course Policies Read Carefully! You are responsible for knowing these! Use of cell phones in class for any reason is not allowed. If you use your cell phone in class you will receive a failing grade for the day. Except when appropriate to the course activity, use of email, IM, web-surfing, etc. in class are not allowed and will result in a failing grade for the day. If you miss a class, you are responsible for acquiring notes, handouts, etc. I will have extra copies of handouts in my office, but I will not be available to go over what you missed in the discussion. It is your responsibility not the writer submitting work to make sure you get the manuscripts, and to deliver your comments/responses to him/her. Please see below for the university policy on academic integrity, and rest assured that all cases of plagiarism or academic dishonesty will be pursued. If you submit work that is not your own, you will fail this class. You are welcome to email me with questions about the class however, you should not expect a reply for at least 24 hours. I do not accept assignments by email under any circumstances. If you are not present in class on the day your work is due, you must bring it to my office during office hours. If it is an assignment that is to be distributed to your classmates, you not I will have to arrange for this to happen outside of class. University Policies Dropping and Adding Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drops, academic renewal, etc. Information on add/drops are available at HYPERLINK "http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/soc-fall/rec-298.html"http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/soc-fall/rec-298.html. Information about late drop is available at HYPERLINK "http://www.sjsu.edu/sac/advising/latedrops/policy/"http://www.sjsu.edu/sac/advising/latedrops/policy/. Students should be aware of the current deadlines and penalties for adding and dropping classes. Academic integrity Students should know that the Universitys Academic Integrity Policy is available at HYPERLINK "http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/download/judicial_affairs/Academic_Integrity_Policy_S07-2.pdf"http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/download/judicial_affairs/Academic_Integrity_Policy_S07-2.pdf. Your own commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State University and the Universitys integrity policy, require you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The website for Student Conduct and Ethical Development is available at  HYPERLINK "http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/judicial_affairs/index.html" http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/judicial_affairs/index.html. Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Plagiarism (presenting the work of another as your own, or the use of another persons ideas without giving proper credit) will result in a failing grade and sanctions by the University. For this class, all assignments are to be completed by the individual student unless otherwise specified. Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 97-03 requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the DRC (Disability Resource Center) to establish a record of their disability. 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