Non-Fiction

As a culture, we seem to be fascinated by the chaos of reality TV, and love the voyeurism of looking at the lives of real people. Today we are bombarded with these shows that chronicle people’s life struggles or stories. All the while, shows on the History channel do not attract a young audience, and most students would find them dry and boring. All of these shows fall into the non-fiction category; what is it about this genre that either turns us off or leaves us captivated? How do you feel about this genre either in print or film?

First Reading/ test post

For our first go at blogging as a class, we will read Into the Wild, by John Krakauer. Be sure to check the blog after every class for your homework blog assignment. You must post your comment before class in order to earn credit. As is the case with everything in this class, spelling and mechanics always count so proofread your entry!