ENGL 311 - Popular Writing

Institution:

Xavier University

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Description:

Critical study of popular culture forms and instruction in writing them. Our analysis of narrative-based genres such as memoir, travel writing and nature writing will include examination of the various labels that have been applied to such work in recent years (“creative nonfiction,” “literary nonfiction,” a “literary journalism”). We will also examine popular journalistic forms such associal commentary, reviews, reflection and feature writing. ENGL 311 is a writingintensive course; students wishing to enroll should be comfortable with sharing their work with others. Given the focus of the course, students will be encouraged to revise their work for publication. To that end, we will spend a class or two examining the market for popular writing and the process of submitting work to publishers.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.xavier.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 745-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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