If you've ever wanted to write your memoir or autobiography, then consider enrolling in: ENG 395, Section 002 Studies in Creative Non Fiction 3 credits
This is the first time this course is being taught. It’s a reading course with creative writing assignments. We'll be talking about the so-called 4th genre--Creative Non Fiction and reading memoir, literary reportage and autobiography to find examples of stunning, piercing work. Among the books we will be reading are: Mary Karr's LIAR's CLUB, (about dealing with a dysfunctional family, set in Texas) John Dau's, THEY POURED FIRE ON US FROM THE SKY, (an account of a Lost Boy of Sudan's heroic life) Tracey Kidder's, THE STRENGTH OF WHAT REMAINS, (about a Rwandan immigrant’s escape and life as a medical student in the US) and Frank Conroy's classic, STOP TIME (Wow! Is an understatement to describe the sheer beauty and force of this book, a classic which helped to invent the form). Then you will try writing your own chapters that we will review in a writer's workshop.
The class is open to all majors. Honors Program students can be take it for an Honors option, if they wish. It meets on T Th from 11:00 AM-12:20 PM and is taught by Writing Program Director, Harriet Millan. Hopefully, at least one of the authors we will be reading will visit our class. For more information, you can email Professor Millan at millanhl@drexel.edu
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