ENG 3240 — Writing Nonfiction
3 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath EIusually offered: fallOnlineOnline
Explores how writers translate personal experience and research into effective pieces of creative nonfiction. Studies literary journalism, personal essays, memoir, nature writing, and other subgenres to enhance understanding of this communication strategy. Class discussions analyze published works through points of view of scholar and writer, while delving into ethical considerations of writing from “real” life. Considers accurate description, scenic representation, and narrative framing, along with meaningful integration of images, videos, and Web tools. Offers students an opportunity to develop and revise original works of creative nonfiction. Provides time for students to critique their work and the work of others in writing workshops and peer-review sessions.
Prerequisites
- ENG 1107 (min D-)
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 27% | 22.0 |
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Meeting times
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Professors
Fall
- Rebecca Mahoney (100% of students) · reviews
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Links
Official catalog (ENG course descriptions) · All ENG courses · Plan it at numap.app