Reading as Writers

Catalog description

Practice in the study of literature from a writer's perspective, primarily exploring the elements of craft involved in creating literary art (point of view, voice, style, prosody, and figurative language, diction, syntax). Through critical analysis, aesthetic investigation and imitation, students will discover the various tools writers employ to create meaning. Additional requirements: Students taking EN 615 will be expected to write a paper of 20 pages analyzing the elements of craft involved in one or more essays by a nonfiction writer chosen in consultation with the professor. Prerequisites: Admission to the MLS program or consent.