JOUR 455: Literary Nonfiction

Course Description

Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.Explores the art of writing literary nonfiction, a major trend in 21st century journalism; examines several forms of literary nonfiction, including personal essay, memoir, historical biography and modern narrative: to be written in each form; provides extensive workshop experience; emphasizes the value of critiques, self-editing and revision.Prerequisite:Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.