Reading Fiction
As taught in: Fall 2008
"No.3/No.13 by Mark Rothko-1949." (Image courtesy of kamikazecactus.)
Instructors:
Prof. Kimberly Vaeth
MIT Course Number:
21L.003
Level:
Undergraduate
Course Features
Course Description
This course offers students ways to become more engaged and curious readers for life. By learning the language of selected short stories and novels, students learn the language of literary description. There will be a strong emphasis on class discussion and writing. Readings will include fiction by O'Conner, Joyce, Tolstoy, Mann, Shelley, and Baldwin.
