Literary Journalism of the 1960s

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This interdisciplinary seminar examines the work of the so-called "New Journalists" of the 1960s; a cadre of writers who include luminaries from the world of literature, including Norman Mailer, Truman Capote, Joan Didion and Tom Wolfe. Combining the techniques and tools of fictional writing with journalistic reportage, these writers sought to decode and interpret some of the major upheavals and social movements of the 1960s, while forging a vibrant and powerful new genre, whose influence is still being felt today. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: Take one course in each group: Group 1 (FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111) and Group 2 (FCWR 151 or FCWR 161 or WRIT 151 or WRIT 161) Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3