HNAR-324: Investigative Fiction/Non-Fic

This class will center around writing that engages, explores and even cannibalizes an artwork or personage as part of a larger discursive journey . Call it criticism, fan-fiction or psychobiography, the writings we'll look to involve attempts to penetrate and even merge with their subjects. We'll read texts by Jarrett Kobek, Fred Moten, Jill Johnston, Cecilia Pavon, Rene Ricard, Charles Bowden and others, and write under their influence. Mos sessions will involve some in-class writing. One final project, between 10-12 pages long, will be required. The final project can be something new begun during the lass, or it can be a continuation of work already in progress. The class will read two short novels: The End of a Primitive by Chester Himes, and Towards Another Summer by Janet Frame. Please get copies of these. All other readings will be provided.