UMBR CWIT 330 - Crtve Non-Fict Wrtg:Italy of Imagination

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

The writing for this course will be based directly on experiences students have in Italy; freshness of expression, skillful use of language, and personal engagement with subjects will be the goals. The readings for the course are good exemplars of what is meant by "creative nonfiction." This genre is: (1) not fiction: creative nonfiction is not created or made up by the writer; it is composed of the real experiences of the author; (2) not conventional journalism: creative nonfiction is not concerned with presenting the facts in an objective or empirical way, but rather is meant to be infused with the writer's personality and way of seeing; and (3) based on facts: none of the source material is made up, although it is often embellished and stylized. Class time will consist of discussion; writing exercises; creative-writing workshops (student papers will be given constructive group feedback); exercises in revision; and work on technical aspects of writing. Throughout the semester, the techniques of writing-syntax, grammar, diction, punctuation, and so on-will be discussed in relation to student work. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/abroad/itUmbraInstitute)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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