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ENGL6004

Creative Nonfiction

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

WebLearn GradSchoolSemester 1

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course explores the various forms of creative nonfiction such as the personal essay and travel writing. Students learn about the creative possibilities in the blending of fact and fiction that occurs in literary nonfiction. They will study the skills and techniques that turn facts into compelling stories and apply them to their own writing.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate
(1) an understanding of the various forms of creative nonfiction;
(2) a detailed understanding of the techniques involved in shaping the creative nonfiction text;
(3) core skills in written and oral communication, in textual analysis and in creative practice.
Content
Creative nonfiction is a relatively new phenomenon which has flourished in major creative writing programs in recent years. Because of its hybrid and versatile nature, it offers exciting creative possibilities to students. Students explore the various forms it encompasses, such as the personal essay, travel writing and the literary memoir. In particular, they will learn how the best creative nonfiction works blend fact and fiction into compelling narratives. They will analyse the skills and techniques used by major writers in each form, and learn to apply them in shaping their own creative work.

Particular attention will be paid to

* The hybrid and versatile nature of creative nonfiction
* The features of the major forms of creative nonfiction
* The blending of fact and fiction
* The combination of narrative and descriptive techniques.
Replacing Course(s)
na
Transition
No transition arrangements are necessary.
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil.
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : IT Based
Distance Learning : Paper Based
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
(1) 3500-word creative writing portfolio (70%)
(2) 1500-word critical essay (30%)
Contact Hours
Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks

Timetables