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Theory and Practice of Creative Nonfiction (395-2-20)

Instructors

Daisy Hernandez

Meeting Info

University Hall 118: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

An advanced year-long course in reading for writers, critical analysis of techniques of creative nonfiction, and intensive creative writing. Reading of primary works will concentrate on longer creative nonfiction works, and the creative project for the latter part of the sequence is a work of creative nonfiction of approximately 15,000 words. A guest non-fiction writer will visit in May as writer-in-residence.

Registration Requirements

No P/N registration. Attendance at first class mandatory. Admission by application only.

Evaluation Method

Based on creative and critical work; class presentations and participation.

Class Materials (Required)

Varies each quarter. Texts will be available at Norris Center Bookstore and Quartet Copies.