ENG 293H - Literary Nonfiction

Study and discussion of forms of literary nonfiction, including the personal and lyric essay, literary journalism, memoir, the nonfiction novel, and more. Students will explore the historical origins of literary nonfiction as well as contemporary forms. Different semesters may concentrate in special areas such as environmental writing, writing about place, women’s literary nonfiction, the English essay, the brief essay, or other topics. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 100; for students in CWR, ENG, SEN, or ELE-Language Arts, ENG 100 and ENG 181.

Credits: 4