ENC 3310 Fall 2023 Hamilton

In this course we will investigate the terms “creative nonfiction” and “essay” and their varied meanings, as well as what we can do with these forms. Reading, writing, and discussion are all important in this class. Throughout the semester you will analyze contemporary published writing, your classmates’ work, and your own writing, gaining the skills not only to better your own compositions, but also your ability to think critically and speak about writing as a craft. Over the course of the semester, we will read many different types of nonfiction writing including personal essays, lyric essays, graphic essays, researched essays, journalistic essays, etc. to understand the breadth of the genre. You will get a chance to try your hand at these varied forms and to workshop the writing you create.