Course Details

Essentials of Writing Essays

 

WRIT1-CE9033 / $580
SPRING 2012
Continuing Education: Writing and Speech

For writers seeking to improve their skills, the essay is demanding but fertile ground. An essay topic can be personal reminiscence, political argument, scientific explanation--nearly anything, in fact. And examples abound: in books and magazines, newspaper op-eds, even blogs. So what makes an essay an essay? In addition to reading published essays as models of the form, discuss and practice the full range of this nonfiction craft, from brainstorming ideas to structuring sentences, arguments, and narratives, all in a supportive workshop environment.

Prerequisite: Solid foundation in grammar and writing mechanics.

10-session Creative Writing or Communication Skills elective.

This course is applicable toward:

• Certificate in Creative Writing
• Certificate in Communication Skills

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Related Subject Areas: Nonfiction Writing, Writing

 

 

 

Section 1

 

Tuesday 6:45pm-9:05pm
February 14 - April 3

Tuesday 6:45pm-9:05pm
April 10

Tuesday 6:45pm-9:05pm
April 17 - April 24

No class Mar. 13

10 Sessions

Instructor: Randolph Burgess  
Location: Norman Thomas Center