52-1603 Introduction to Readings in Creative Nonfiction

A survey class in Creative Nonfiction which will focus on several genres of nonfiction writing: autobiography/memoir, the essay, travel writing, aphorism, prose poetry, biography, etc. This class will introduce students to some of the larger issues in nonfiction and some of the more specific questions that arise within its sub-genres. Students will also have an opportunity to try their hands at writing creative nonfiction through exercises and/or prompts provided by the instructor.

3 Credits
HL
PREREQUISITES: 52-1151S Writing and Rhetoric I Stretch B or 52-1121 International Writing and Rhetoric I or 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97 or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score >= 710 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30