CREATIVE NONFICTION: CRAFTING PERSONAL NARRATIVES (CL3300)

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This workshop gives students the opportunity to explore through reading, research, and writing assignments an array of creative nonfiction forms, including memoir, travel writing, food and nature writing, and social essays. Students share their writing for peer critique in a supportive and constructive workshop environment. Creative nonfiction includes guest speakers and field exercises in Paris. Conferences and a final portfolio are required.

Code: 
CL3300
Name: 
CREATIVE NONFICTION: CRAFTING PERSONAL NARRATIVES
Discipline: 
CL (Comparative Literature)
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
Yes
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. To develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the art of literary nonfiction through practice and analysis
  2. To develop skills in editing and writing strategy
  3. To recognize and practice fiction techniques for literary nonfiction
  4. To study and practice different genres within literary nonfiction, i.e. travel, nature, memoir, etc

Offering(s)

Term Code Name
Summer 2019 CL3300-3WK2 CREATIVE NONFICTION: CRAFTING PERSONAL NARRATIVES