Foundations of Creative Nonfiction

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An exploration of genres of literature that are fact-based and grounded in real-world experience, but written in inventive or literary forms, including memoir, personal essays, and literary or narrative journalism. This course studies creative nonfiction by reading early prototypes and then concentrating on significant works from the 20th and early 21st centuries. Students will engage in extensive readings, class discussions, and writing in a creative nonfiction genre. Cross listed as ENGL 432. Prerequisite: COMM 105 or JOUR 205 or consent of instructor. Offered spring term odd years. Three semester hours.