MFA Creative Nonfiction Workshop (498-0-20)

Instructors

Sarah Schulman

Meeting Info

University Hall 418: Wed 9:30AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

Working together, students will develop nonfiction pieces with conscious attention to craft and the challenge of grappling with material that. matters. Narrative drive, voice, Emotional resonance, risk taking are simultaneously instinctual and acquired impulses. The emphasis is on manuscript development as students grow through multiple drafts.

Teaching Method

Workshop, Discussion, Craft Analysis.

Evaluation Method

Attendance, Collegial generosity, Submitting work on time, Trying out new approaches.

Class Materials (Required)

Lilliana' invincible Summer by Christina Rivera Garza (978-0593244111)
We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I by Raja Shehedah (978-1635423648)

Enrollment Requirements

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