ENGL 23A - Introduction to Creative Nonfiction

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course is an introduction to creative nonfiction, which includes memoir writing, literary nonfiction, and the personal essay. Students will study the techniques of creative nonfiction through the examination of diverse authors and will work towards transforming real-life events and experiences into finished narratives using the same techniques as fiction, such as character development, dialogue, setting, and conflict. Students will also practice the creative process, including writing exercises, peer workshop, and revision.

Note: Letter grade or pass/no pass option.