ENG 199 - Creative Writing: Literary Non-Fiction (3)

Prerequisite: ENG 103 with a grade of “C” or higher
summer

Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.

An introduction to the application of fictional and journalistic techniques to creative nonfiction (sometimes called “literary nonfiction” or “literary journalism” or “the essay”) in its varied forms, including autobiographical, reflective, travel, and scientific writing. Students will write exercises and essays to try their hand at the craft of creative non-fiction. They will read works by established writers to examine specific categories and techniques of “the essay.” Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.