ENGW1104W
ENGW 1104W - Introduction to Literary Nonfiction Writing (3 Cr.) Arts/Humanities, Writing Intensive, Online may be available
English Language & Literature (10961)
TCLA - College of Liberal Arts
ENGW 1104W - Introduction to Literary Nonfiction Writing (3 Cr.) Arts/Humanities, Writing Intensive, Online may be available
Course description
This is an introductory course in the art and craft of reading and writing nonfiction. By the end of the semester, you should be familiar with nonfiction's many different forms: literary journalism, memoir, personal essay, and blendings of the three. You will read and analyze contemporary and classic works of nonfiction while also constructing and revising your own essays. Assigned works will include Black, Brown, Indigenous, and queer writers along with other writers reflecting a diversity of voices and perspectives throughout literary history. Students will be responsible for crafting original nonfiction, commenting on student work, workshop participation, attendance at a literary reading, short presentations and/or papers, and a final portfolio of nonfiction.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPN - Student Option No Audit
Lecture
This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)
Arts/Humanities
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
Yes
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall & Spring