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ENG 475B

Literary Nonfiction

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Analysis of the essay and non-fictional prose works.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • Junior or Senior standing
ENG 303
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Junior or Senior standing OR ENG 303.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

Restrictions

Junior or Senior standing

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • explain and discuss issues in literary nonfiction, such as the writer’s use of memory truth, and fact.
  • identify and explain the ways nonfiction writers manipulate style and tone to achieve their purpose.
  • develop critical reading and interpreting strategies for critiquing literary nonfiction.
  • list and discuss the nonfiction writer’s selection of topics and use of literary techniques.
  • identify and explain the mechanics and strategies a nonfiction writer employs in creating a voice and style.