59-3800 Form and Theory of Nonfiction

A class in the craft and theory of different forms of creative nonfiction. Students might write autobiographical essays, journals, prose poetry, letters, biographical pieces, and experimental kinds of prose that are hybrids, or invented forms. The class may also focus on a certain kind of nonfiction writing, such as writing queer nonfiction, or the experimental essay. Some of this work will be discussed in the workshop format. Students will also read different theoretical works that discuss the nature of nonfiction literature.

4 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 59-2700 Creative Nonfiction Workshop: Intermediate