LIT2027 ST: Liars, Outliers, and Truth Tellers

The contemporary memoir has become one of the largest segments of the publishing industry in the 21st century. Memoirists tell a story, based on a specific time-period, event, or collection of memories, to make meaning of the experience. Our review of these memoirs will help us explore issues of truth and embellishment, meaning and interpretation, and ultimately, the diverse human experience in living and narrating one’s story. Themes will include racial and gender identity, family, displacement, and resilience in the face of dire circumstances. Students will be asked to read critically, discuss, and write analytically about a variety of contemporary memoirs, including graphic memoirs. Credits: 3.000

WRT1012 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00