WRIT 352 Writing Memoir and Creative Nonfiction
This course focuses on writing memoir as well as specialized nonfiction genres such as biography, and nature or travel writing. Students read and discuss pieces by professional writers, learn to create and revise their own work, and comment on each others' writing. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective December 17, 2006 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Employ syntax and usage appropriate to academic disciplines and the professional world.
- Interpret and respond critically to works from various cultures in the arts and humanities.
- Knowledge and understanding of a controlling idea or theme in a piece of writing.
- Knowledge and understanding of a selection of literary terms to effectively analyze and interpret diverse genres.
- Locate, evaluate, and synthesize in a responsible manner material from diverse sources and points of view.
- Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding.
- Select appropriate communication choices for specific audiences.
- Use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in writing and speaking.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
- Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
- Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.
- Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
- Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.
- Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
Spring 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Writing Memoir and Creative Nonfiction | Cipriani, Belo M | Books for WRIT-352-50 Spring 2025 | Course details for WRIT-352-50 Spring 2025 |