ENG 426 The Essay: History, Theory, Practice is cross-listed with WRD 515 The Essay.
Course description:
In this course, we’ll study the essay: what it is and has been, and how we read and write essays now. We’ll situate the essay historically and within relevant disciplines, and focus on the contemporary essay. We will read essays alongside theory on essay form and style. Most important, you will write essays, largely on topics you choose. This class is a space where you can think in depth about your own writing style and goals, and explore your intellectual interests through the essay form. We will share writing and use models and theoretical readings to inform your writing, discussions, and activities. Readings will include essayists like Joan Didion, John McPhee, Zadie Smith, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and John Jeremiah Sullivan.
