Travel Writing

Catalog description

This course explores the elements of crafting narratives about journeys, creatively and journalistically. Students will read widely, exploring the historical and contexts of travel writing, current best practices and practicalities, and ethical considerations. They will also complete a variety of writing assignments that will help them explore the various craft elements of travel writing, from researching to reporting to writing. While the course will mostly focus on local stories that can be written and reported (and traveled to) within the greater Philadelphia area, students will also have the opportunity to write about past travel experiences.