CM - 340 Creative Non-Fiction

Credits: 3

Cross-listed with EN 340.

Sophisticated exploration of the essay form, including style, audience, tone and form. Called the “New Journalism” and popularized by such writers as Truman Capote and Annie Dillard, these essays straddle the line between fiction and non-fiction writing and may include reflective essays, science and nature essays, biography, autobiography, travel and immersion. Students will read widely in the genre. Strongly recommended for students in the Professional/ Creative Writing and Editing track. Required course for the Creative Writing minor.

Prerequisite(s): EN 103 and EN 104