COM 234 - WI: Life Writing

Institution:

Immaculata University

Subject:

Communication

Description:

An introduction to the contemporary memoir and the related genres of life writing, the autobiographical essay, the personal essay, etc. The course will require a balance of reading well-known contemporary authors as well as working on our own essays, including weekly writing, sharing, editing, and providing feedback to others. Topics covered will include defining memoir, the nature of memory and truth, how to make our life experiences accessible to readers, form, scene, character, voice details, and methods for critique and revision. Students will also document their writing process through memos, drafts, and a final portfolio project.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.immaculata.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 647-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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