JOUR2266 · University and Capstone

The Classics of Literary Journalism

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

Note to Journalism minors: this course satisfies the requirement for an elective with a craft" orientation.The craft of writing "narrative journalism" requires many of the same storytelling methods used by the world's great fiction writers. But telling true stories comes withits own skill set. In this class, we'll examine the methods used by some of journalism's finest writers to unravel how these stories come to life. This seminar will explore different genres, with a focus on how journalists experiment with reporting techniques, develop a "voice," and use various methods of structuring a story. We'll read the works of writers like Nelly Bly, Joan Dideon, Tom Wolfe, Janet Malcolm, Hunter Thompson, Katherine Boo, Sheri Fink, David Grann, and Eli Saslow.