ENGCW 431

Autobiography Writing Workshop

This is a creative writing workshop in autobiography and creative nonfiction. The class focuses on constructive, in-class analysis of personal essays written by students, as well as critical analysis of literary works in autobiography and creative non-fiction. Through lecture, discussion, collaborative writing, the study of texts that outline the criteria and traditions of autobiographical writing, out-of-class interviews, and in-class writing exercises, students will critically examine the elements of personal, ecological, multi-cultural, multi-generational, multi-disciplinary, and mythological writing. Students will interview family members and other people of personal significance, keep a journal, and prepare a portfolio of completed work.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54 hours LEC