Special Topics (580-0-20)

Topic

Personal Narrative

Instructors

Mei-Ling Hopgood

Meeting Info

303 E. Wacker Dr. 1624-B: Tues 1:00PM - 3:50PM

Overview of class

This five-week class is an introduction to effective and moving personal narrative storytelling. We will explore the complexity of memory and read, listen and analyze first-person pieces in an effort to help us find our own voices. Students will learn and practice pitching and producing stories that incorporate reporting, experience, emotion, perspective and other important elements. Students will write/produce at least one piece targeted for a specific publication, website or broadcast audience.

Class Materials (Required)

None

Overview of class

This five-week class is an introduction to effective and moving personal narrative storytelling. We'll explore the complexity of memory and read, listen, watch and analyze first-person pieces to help us find our own voices. Students will learn and practice pitching and producing stories that incorporate reporting, experience, emotion, perspective and unique life lessons. Students will write/produce at least one piece targeted for a specific publication, website or broadcast audience.

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular registration.