ENG 204-Creative Writing: Beginning Creative Nonfiction Workshop

3 credit hours – Three hours weekly; one term.
Focus on crafting nonfiction essays that incorporate fiction techniques. Complete a series of writing and reading exercises designed to teach students further aspects of the craft of literary essay writing such as voice, scene and summary, segmented essays, authenticity, imagery and style. Develop a collection of essays including but not limited to personal essay, memoir, portrait, essay of place and literary journalism. The workshop method will be used to discuss student writing and foster critical thinking.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 200 or permission of department chair.