What does a novel class teach? On the Determination of the Teaching Materials of Fictions
The teaching of novels usually involved the basic elements of novels, writing skills, character creation, plot design, theme discussion, and so on. For example, in the teaching process, the readers may be taught how to construct the plot, how to portray the characters, how to grasp the theme, and how to use different writing techniques to enhance the attractiveness and legibility of the novel. The content of a novel usually needed to be determined by considering the genre and theme of the novel, as well as the needs and interests of the readers. Some novels require in-depth exploration of a certain subject and therefore require the teaching of relevant knowledge and skills related to that subject. Other novels might need more plot and character description skills. Therefore, the content of the novel teaching should be multi-dimensional and customized according to the needs and interests of the students.