Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2014 - WL 330 D900

Special Topic in World Literature (4)

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    45 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Seminar on a topic in World Literature.

COURSE DETAILS:

Special Topic in World Literature: Creative Writing – Writing for the Stage

This creative writing course will help students develop the skills necessary for writing plays. Through the assigned text, selected readings, and class lectures/workshops, we will focus on how to create characters, write effective monologues and dialogue, how to structure a scene, the meaning of conflict and high stakes, what it means to create a specific world for the audience – through realism and magic realism, and the role of tone and voice in drama. We will also examine the writing process in general. By the end of the course, students will be comfortable writing a full-length play and will learn how to critically assess, edit and read from their own work.

Grading

  • Monologue 20%
  • Scene 20%
  • Feedback given to fellow students 10%
  • Reading of own work 10%
  • Attendance 10%
  • Final portfolio of rewritten work 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

The Bombay Plays: The Matka King & Bombay Black Author: Anosh Irani; Publisher: Playwrights Canada Press; ISBN: 978-0-88754-560-3  

Plus selected readings compiled by instructo.

Registrar Notes:

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