Narrating the Self: Memoir *In-Person* *NEW*

How do you tell the story of yourself? In this hybrid literature and creative writing class, we'll explore different modes of memoir writing. From documentary memoir and graphic novels to traditional essays, we'll discuss how memoirs can engage with truth, time, form, and environment. We'll also conduct a series of writing exercises designed to help students identify and examine moments from their lives. By the end of this course, students will have an initial outline for a memoir or personal essay, and comfort with the form they'll use to tell their story. Required works: Born a Crime, Trevor Noah; Stories We Tell (film) Sarah Polley; Good Talk, Mira Jacob

Instructor: Shebati Sengupta