DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/V5X5-GQ97
Defense Date
2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
English
First Advisor
David Coogan PhD
Second Advisor
Gregory Donovan PhD
Third Advisor
Sonja LIvingston
Abstract
This inquiry focuses on creative nonfiction essay writing and its pedagogy, operating under the conceit that this category of literature possesses rich potential to render fruitful study of nonverbal communication. Creative Nonfiction pedagogy can be enriched and analysis of this genre broadened if somewhat familiar aspects of these texts are considered through the interdisciplinary lens of interpersonal and nonverbal communication. Through critical review of existing creative nonfiction pedagogy and close examination of the role of nonverbal communication in the essays of David Foster Wallace, this document aims to open possibilities through an interdisciplinary study of essay writing in order to contribute to the scholarship and knowledge available to professionals responsible for craft instruction, criticism and analysis of creative nonfiction literature.
Rights
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-10-2017