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Survey of Genre Fiction

X439 (2 semester units in English)

An elective in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Writing

This course provides a tour of representative texts in commercial contemporary fiction—fantasy, science fiction, horror, romantic suspense and mystery—from the perspective of readers who are, or are thinking of writing genre fiction. One analytical focus is practical—an examination of craft and conventions; the second is more abstract, a consideration of literary impact, and the high and low cultural context. Together, we'll compile a field guide to definitive aspects of each genre. Enrollment is limited.

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Thurs. Sept. 17, Berkeley

MARY ANN KOORY, Ph.D., Honored Instructor in 2003, has a doctorate in literature from UC Berkeley. She credits diverse cultural influences such as the musical Hamlet episode of Gilligan's Island and Conan Doyle's The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Her Mystery Fiction and Shakespeare courses have won the Helen Williams Award for Excellence in Collegiate Independent Study.

NOTE: This class is closed. For information about related courses, contact your academic department.

• $495 (EDP 011296)

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