HSED - 585. Literary and Historical Nonfiction

3 credit(s)
The NYS Next Generation History Learning Standards mandate the use of a variety of nonfiction texts in the classroom. In this course, we will articulate a vision for using nonfiction texts in the Social Studies classroom. With that vision in mind, we will explore reading and writing in the literary genres that comprise the category of nonfiction, including memoir, the personal essay, argumentative writing, and literary journalism. We will apply the techniques of rhetorical analysis and close reading to works in these categories. In addition, we will produce short works of creative nonfiction that will be workshopped and revised throughout the semester.

Note: Must be enrolled in a graduate teacher education program.

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