ENG 129 - Creative Nonfiction Writing

Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take ENG-125
Corequisites: Take ENG-125

This course is designed to offer students instruction in the art of writing creative nonfiction, including the sub-genres of: memoir, the critical essay, personal essay, literary journalism, digital: content writing, and other nonfiction forms. Emphasis is placed on exploring techniques and forms in creative nonfiction, composing original essays, critically examining contemporary nonfiction and the work of peers, and preparing for careers in publishing and writing-intensive fields. Upon completion, students will be able to effectively apply craft techniques to original works of nonfiction; students will also be able to respond analytically to contemporary works of creative nonfiction and prepare individual and peer work for publication.
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This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.