Creative Non-Fiction
5:40pm–7:30pm
BARNARD HALL BAR 403
Barnard
Seat data provenance: Directory as of August 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Description
Writing sample and application required to apply. Instructions and the application form can be found under Applying to Creative Writing Courses on the English Department website. In this course we will explore various genres of creative non-fiction and practice a range of craft techniques, paying special attention to the construction of the writing self and the ethics of writing about real people and events. For a more detailed, instructor-specific description, please see our Course Offerings packet. If you are a Columbia student, please note that you will need to submit an access request to view the document containing instructor-specific course descriptions. All requests will be approved within 24 business hours
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5.0 / 5
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4.3 / 5 · Hard
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Positive
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- Credits
- 3 credits
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