ENGL 317R
Writing Creative Nonfiction
English
College of Humanities
Course Description
Creations of style and technique in prose nonfiction; discipline and practice of the writer.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or instructor's consent
Note
Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Effort, Discipline, and Knowledge
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate effort and discipline in crafting creative nonfiction and display a knowledge of its conventions.
Title
Reading Literary Models Analytically
Learning Outcome
Read creative nonfiction models analytically, with an eye to authorial intention and technique and be able to articulate the same.
Title
Grammar, Punctuation, and Style
Learning Outcome
Use correct grammar, punctuation, and an appropriate style in creative nonfiction.
Title
Successful Writing using Literary Models
Learning Outcome
Write a variety of essays using literary models and following explicit instructions from the teacher.
Title
Revising, Editing, and Sharing
Learning Outcome
Revise intelligently, edit carefully, and share one's work with others in the class.
