Creative Nonfiction Workshop

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Overview

Subject area

EWR

Catalog Number

434

Course Title

Creative Nonfiction Workshop

Department(s)

Description

An advanced workshop in creative nonfiction. The class may focus on the outline and structure of nonfiction stories; on reporting techniques; choosing a narrative voice and strategy; and on crafting leads, overtures, and transitions. The workshop will also require substantial readings of nonfiction pieces. Texts may cover: autobiography, memoir, journals, narrative journalism, and literary essays. Class discussion of students' long work. For English majors and minors, this is designated as a writing course.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

014025

Course Schedule