English 143N

Book List

Danticat, E.: The Best American Essays 2011

Description

This class will be conducted as a writing workshop to explore the art and craft of the personal essay.  We will closely examine the essays in the assigned anthology, as well as students’ exercises and essays.  Writing assignments will include 3 short writing exercises (2 pages each) and two new essays (10-20 pages each). 

To be considered for admission to this class, please submit 5-10 photocopied pages of your creative nonfiction, along with an application form, to Georgina Kleege's mailbox in 322 Wheeler, BY 4:00 p.m., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, AT THE LATEST.

Be sure to read the paragraph concerning creative writing courses on page 1 of this Announcement of Classes for further information regarding enrollment in such courses!