Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None

This course analyzes great examples of nonfiction writing from the last century to appreciate what makes for enduring non-fiction writing— journalism that rises to the level of literature.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Recognize what makes works of journalism last beyond the moment in which they were written.
  • Read and learn to analyze classic works of journalism.
  • Understand the historical, social, and intellectual importance of these works of journalism.