Course Description
Provides an advanced understanding of the narrative structure, principles, history, technology, ethics, and craft theory associated with writing research-based nonfiction.
Athena Title
Nonfiction Craft Reflection II
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
JNMW 6000E or JNMW 6001E
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Building on what they learned in Nonfiction Craft and Reflection I, students will grasp an advanced understanding of the narrative structure, principles, history, ethics, and craft theory associated with writing narrative nonfiction. Students will examine emerging digital media as it relates to the writing process. They also will polish their critiquing skills in essays that synopsize and critique long-form narratives, concentrating on particular genres closest to their writing interests.
Topical Outline
I. Exploring further critical and narrative theories as they relate to specific genres of nonfiction. II. Examining and understanding genre histories and the historical interrelationships among genres. III. Writing the critical research essay and the review essay. IV. Analyzing how the digital revolution in writing, production, and distribution of media affects the writing process.