CREATIVE WRITING: NONFICTION WORKSHOP

ENGL 407

Course Description

Explores a variety of non-fictional prose writing forms including (at the instructor's discretion) personal essay, memoir, travel writing, opinion pieces, investigative journalism, public science writing, and natural history writing. Covers theory and technique, reading the work of established writers and some short writing exercises. Focuses on student writing, both in the classroom and in individual conferences.

Prerequisties

ENGL 207 , ENGL 307 , ENGL 407 , ENGL 408 , ENGL 409 , ENGL 410 , ENGL 411 , or graduate/professional standing. Students may not be concurrently enrolled with ENGL 307 , ENGL 408 , ENGL 409 , ENGL 410 , ENGL 469 , ENGL 508 , ENGL 509 , or ENGL 695

Satisfies

ENGL 509 , ENGL 409 , ENGL 411 , ENGL 695 , ENGL 508 , ENGL 408 , ENGL 307 , and ENGL 410

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.71

-4.02% from Historical

Completion Rate

92.86%

-5.85% from Historical

A Rate

78.57%

-9.91% from Historical

Class Size

2.28% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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ALISON ROLLINS

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