ࡱ> OQN @ E,bjbj00 "BRRE$zzzz<k"L"""""""!!!!!!!$a#R%R" "" """%"!!! ""!! !!!!" -Sz !!!;"0k"!&!&!&!",N!$"""""z!zAsst. Prof. Olympia F. Vernon Imaginative Writing II, Spring 2007, MW 12:50-2:20p Office no. 202 Office ph. no. 503.370.6290 English 332 (CA) Imaginative Writing II Practice in the writing and analysis of short fiction, poetry or drama (depending on the interests of those enrolled each semester) to explore and develop ones own verbal and imaginative resources. Prerequisite: ENGL 135W or consent of the instructor. Creating in the Arts. Course Objectives: This course will explore the literary aspects of the most important creative writer.you. We will cover many aspects of creative writing which include: using temperature as an element of communication or setting, showing the intimacy of a single object and allowing this object to shape the atmosphere between the characters, dialogue as a vehicle for showing the emotions and environment of a scene, delving into some of the most difficult elements of writing, in order to allow you, the writer, to emerge from this course with a greater, sharper understanding of writing with a creative edge. My goal, as a creative writer and guide, is to provide you with a world of creativity and knowledge on the subject of writing. Each week, we will discuss various aspects of writing: temperature, atmosphere, dialogue, etc. We will use various media as references (ie, documentary-based profiles of writers, musicians or songwriters, etc). We will use the atmosphere around us, the temperature around us; we will use elements that will allow you, the writer, to become more acquainted with your characters, etc. Each student must sign the Imaginative Writing 332 Sign-in Sheet outside my office door by Jan. 26, 2007 by choosing a specific date his/her short story or novel excerpt will be discussed in class. Each student must email a copy of his/her creative work (story or novel excerpt using Word format) to  HYPERLINK "mailto:overnon@willamette.edu" overnon@willamette.edu and I will e-mail the short story or novel excerpt, using the BCC field, to the remaining students who must have the piece read and critiqued by the following class meeting for discussion. Each creative work must be emailed to me at  HYPERLINK "mailto:overnon@willamette.edu" overnon@willamette.edu two days prior to the discussion of the piece by noon. For example, if your creative work is due on a Friday, I must receive it, via email, two days in advance (in this case, noon Wednesday). All stories must be accompanied by an audio version of the story. I will provide a tape recorder. Remember to record your name, date and title (before reading your story). I will elaborate on this in class. This method will allow you, the writer, to note the evolution of your creative work and test the strength of your skills creatively; it also allows you to gauge the impact your work will have on an audience. We will critique all stories, etc., in rotation, until the courses end. A good writer pays attention to the large details, the things that are the product of the intimate details; a great writer pays attention to the minute details, the things of which results are the product. 10pts class participation 15pts journal 20pts community service 40pts (short story/novel excerpt) one for workshop (20) and final paper (20) 15pts writing suggestions (text exercises) ____________________________________________________Total: 100pts. A 96-100 B 80-84 C 70-74 D 60-64 F 55 below A- 90-95 B- 76-79 C- 66-69 D- 56-59 B+ 85-89 C+ 75-78 D+ 65-68 Community Service: You are to choose a community outreach center (ie Bush Elementary School, Mid-Valley Womens Crisis Service, Richmond Elementary School, Washington Elementary School) of your choice. Contact the Director of Community Service Learning, Khela Singer-Adams for background check forms at  HYPERLINK "mailto:ksingera@willamette.edu" ksingera@willamette.edu (office no:503.370.6807); Khela can be reached best by visiting her office. Background checks take up to two weeks to complete. In this case, it is extremely important that you fill out your form as soon as possible for proper community service credit. You are to donate one hour per week to a community service location of your choice; you are to invent a writing project between yourself and a member of one of these programs for the project to be displayed at the end of the semester. Document carefully the dates and times of service each week in your journal. The project must be creative and a powerful announcement to giving back to the community in a form that leaves a positive impact on a persons life through words and art. NOTE: PREVIOUS SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS MUST BE COMPLETED DURING THE SPRING SEMESTER, 2007. PROJECTS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOMATIC 0/15 (No Credit). Your project must be established with a community outreach center/individual of your choice by Monday, February 5 and proof provided (a signature from source). SEE EATON HALL DISPLAY CASE (SECOND FLOOR) TO VIEW FALL 2006 PROJECTS. Folder: you are to keep a folder in this course; in the left pocket of the folder, I will expect to see a journal (which will serve as a record for your progress as a creative writer throughout the course); in the right pocket of the folder, I will expect to see all work completed from the beginning of the course until the courses end; note: on April 30, your completed work is due, your final short story or novel excerpt should be displayed FIRST on the right side of your folder, all other work to follow. At random, I will request your folder(s) throughout the semester in order to monitor your creative progress. NOTE: Some dates and/or exercises are subject to change. In some cases, there will be assigned independent field exercises, depending on your creative development. You will be informed ahead of time. ABSENCES: ONLY THREE unexcused absences are permitted; more than three unexcused absences will result in your grade being lowered by one letter. All office appointments are by e-mail ONLY and will be scheduled on MW; email me at  HYPERLINK "mailto:overnon@willamette.edu" overnon@willamette.edu to schedule an appt. Jan. 15 The Nucleus Flannery O Connor: The Complete Stories Read Greenleaf for 1/17 Jan. 17 Cover OConnors Greenleaf Show vs. Tell, an experiment of color Read OConnors The Barber Jan. 22 Cover OConnors The Barber A Scene: The Age of Character, a writing exercise Read The Heart of the Ƶ Jan. 24 Cover The Heart of the Ƶ The Circus: Scene and Setting of Balancing Multiple Characters, a writing exercise Read Enoch and the Gorilla Jan. 29 Cover Enoch and the Gorilla The Costume, an exercise Creative Writing Workshop: one story due Read The Life You Save May Be Your Own Jan. 31 Cover The Life You Save May Be Your Own Combining the age of character, circus, costume (a writing exercise) Creative Writing Workshop: one story due Read A Circle in the Fire Feb. 5 Cover A Circle in the Fire Creative Writing Workshop: one story due Feb. 7 No Class: You are to attend Brian Keith Jacksons reading at 7pm, Hatfield Room Read The Lame Shall Enter First Feb. 12 Creative Writing: one story due Cover The Lame Shall Enter First Feb. 14 Creative Writing: one story due Hallie Ford Museum of Art, the moving image Read A Temple of the Holy Ghost Feb. 19 Creative Writing: one story due Discuss A Temple of the Holy Ghost Feb. 21 Creative Writing: two stories due Read The River Feb. 26 Creative Writing: one story due Cover The River Read OConnors The Artificial Nigger Feb. 28. Cover The Artificial Nigger Creative Writing: one story due Mar. 5 Guy Gellers lecture on surviving the holocaust (extra credit, 2pts). Creative Writing: two stories due Mar. 7 Creative Writing: two stories due Mar. 12. Water, an experiment Creative Writing: one story due Read You Cant Be Any Poorer Than Dead Mar. 14 Cover You Cant Be Any Poorer Than Dead Creative Writing: one story due. Mar. 19 Creative Writing: one story due Read Melissa Pritchards Salve Regina (Behind The Short Story), p301 Complete ex. 1 under Writing Suggestions, p.319 Mar. 21 Creative Writing: one story Discuss Salve Regina Read Stephen Graham Jones Adultery: A Failing Sestina, p 320 Complete ex. 1 under Writing Suggestions, p329 Mar. 26-30 SPRING BREAK. Apr. 2. Discuss Stephen Graham Jones Adultery: A Failing Sestina Read Mary Gaitskills A Bestial Noise Complete ex 1 under Writing Suggestions, p.375 Apr. 4. Read Tom Hazukas short short story, Mixture, p. 290 Apr. 9 Discussion of Hazukas Mixture Short Short Stories, an exercise. Apr. 11 The Member of the Wedding Apr. 16 The Member of the Wedding, cont., The Bistro (tentative) Apr. 18 Tentative: Community Service Presentations Possible private screening at Salem Cinema Apr. 23 Community Service Presentations Apr. 26 Community Service Presentations Apr. 30 TURN IN FINAL PAPER, ALONG WITH FOLDER. NOTE: 10 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM FOLDERS AND/OR FINAL SHORT STORIES OR NOVEL EXCERPTS NOT TURNED IN BY THE END OF THE CLASS PERIOD ON APRIL 30. 2007  "OP{|} LMNefrv~OIMO#UY #vU]` h_^Jh_0JCJjh_Uh>7!h_5jh_U h_0Jjh_Ujh_U h_5\h_ERa}~ ( ! 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