ENGL 1735 - Introduction to Non-Fiction- Memoir Writing

3 Credits

In this writing intensive course, we will explore and analyze nonfiction and memoir essay-writing elements (dialogue, setting, narration, structure, theme, conflict, resolution, etc.) through critical reading of creative nonfiction essays. By discussing and critiquing creative nonfiction and our own writing using workshop sessions to explore our classmates’ writing goals, we will hone creative and critical writing analysis techniques. We will develop an understanding of creative nonfiction and memoir by applying these techniques to our own writing and in discussion of our peers’ work. In this course, we will learn to express our new understanding of creative nonfiction writing techniques by applying informed and critical responses to diverse and contemporary nonfictional pieces. By practicing creative nonfiction writing exercises, creating our own nonfiction pieces, examining writing elements through critical reading responses and exams, and by investigating opportunities and tendencies in our own writing through revision, we will examine the writing process. We will also explore current creative nonfiction writing trends and publication possibilities. 3C/3/0/0

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1711 with a grade of “C” or better

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 6