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CREATIVE NONFICTION

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prerequisite: English 101 and English 102 or concurrent enrollment in English 102. This is a course for students interested in creative nonfiction and in developing their abilities as writers and storytellers. Students will examine the craft elements critical to narrative nonfiction, ranging in length from flash to book-length forms. Creative Nonfiction is a genre that applies the techniques of literary storytelling in the representation of real-life experiences. It does not invent people and/or experience, but dramatizes them in a compelling way, as good fiction does. This course will be writing intensive and work will be critiqued and revised in a workshop setting. Furthermore, the course will explore the theory and practice of creative nonfiction by reading and writing in a variety of forms including -- but not limited to-- profile, personal essay and literary journalism. Moreover, students will examine ethnographically the tensions that emerge between individuals and their social environments, while exploring issues of diversity, social justice, inclusion, access and identity. Readings in this course showcase these issues, as well as focus on elements of story-craft and workshop. The course pays particular attention to craft and workshop practices of diverse cultures, and will challenge traditional storytelling.

INTERESTED IN TAKING THIS COURSE?

There are several ways to register for this course, depending on the type of student you are. If you wish to attend Cayuga as a first-time student seeking a degree, you can review the Admissions process to get started. If you are a returning Cayuga student from the previous semester, you can log into your myCayuga account and self-register. If you are interested in taking this individual course for transfer credit, view our Non-Degree Student page for information on how to register.

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