ENGL 3171 - Travel Writing: Near and Far

5 credit hours
In this creative writing class, we explore various motivations for travel writing “journey, discovery, politics, storytelling, meditation, commerce, and self-discovery” as well as the ethical complexities that accompany them. Students are introduced to the pertinent craft components of storytelling as they relate to travel, and they are invited to write about place, travel, and community in a variety of formats. In addition, we consider commercial aspects of travel writing, including publication venues, paying markets, and the lifestyle of a travel writer.