ENGLISH 309

The Craft of the Essay

Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for ENGLISH 309.

Description

Described as "true stories, well told", the essay as a literary genre has a long history and great contemporary currency as creative nonfiction. This critical and practical course in the craft of essay writing explores the development of the genre, from the personal – memoir, humour, travel writing – to the political and offers students a chance to write their own creative nonfiction.

Availability 2017

Not taught in 2017

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

ENGLISH 309: 15 points

Prerequisites

60 points at Stage II in Arts

Restrictions

ENGLISH 209