COM 215 - Creative Nonfiction I

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Communications

Description:

Creative nonfiction, popularly referred to as "the fourth genre," is narrative rooted in truth - in "real" life. While poetry, fiction and drama are forms that allow their writers to control plot and create characters, creative nonfiction writers must invent only form and style, not circumstance. This course is an introduction to reading and writing cretaive nonfiction. Studnets will examine the elements of effective nonfiction prose by reading contemporary models: personal essays, biographical sketches, short pieces of literary journalism and memoir. Students will develop their own nonfiction prose by consistently writing and revising, receiving ongoing written feedback from the instructor, and participating in class discussions, weekly writing workshops, and conferences. Students will enhance research skills by creatively integrating primary and secondary sources into their narratives.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

COM 121

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

A Grade of D or Higher is Required for all Listed Prerequisite Courses.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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