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1220 Coffeen St Watertown, NY 13601-1897
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General Education

The following is fulfilled by this course:

  • The Arts
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Additional Information
Status: Active
SUNY ID: 91565
Full Title: Writing Literary Non Fiction
Level: Lower Division (UG)
CIP: 2313 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

ENG 221 | Writing Literary Non Fiction

3 credits

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to read and practice writing literary nonfiction. Students will read a variety of selected literary nonfiction, paying particular attention to the major elements of this genre; narration, description, techniques of organization, point of view, creation of scenes, dialogue, style, and theme. Students will also write a variety of short and longer literary nonfiction pieces themselves, using personal experience, as well as academic and hands-on research. This course is designed for individuals interested in the genre of literary nonfiction, as well as those who wish to improve their writing skills beyond English 101. Prerequisite: ENG 101- Research and Composition. 3 cr. 3 Lec.