As a course that satisfies both the College of Arts and Sciences "Breadth of Inquiry" Arts and Humanities credit as well as an intensive writing credit, this course is designed to examine fiction in order to develop intellectual, communicative, and emotional tools for critically examining the world. By reading a series of short stories and a novel and composing informal short responses, formal essays, and a revision portfolio, we practice close-reading, analytical writing, and collaborative research and presenting skills. 

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My own section of L204 focuses on the ways in which we approach and tell stories. By studying the complexities of narrative and giving students the discipline-specific vocabulary, we analyze the multiple ways authors engage with their audience and introspectively examine ourselves as we approach fictional texts.