ENGL-228 Introduction to Memoir and Autobiography
Introduction to Memoir and Autobiography studies the literary genres and conventions of memoir and autobiography and is particularly recommended for students interested in writing about their life experiences. Students research and study literary elements of narrative forms, storytelling traditions of different cultures, and listen to a variety of authors and original voices in order to critically analyze stories that define the human experience. Students draw on their backgrounds and experiences to create memoirs. They also explore practical applications of narrative writing in journals and contemporary media. This course is writing intensive.