Course in creative nonfiction, a prose form whose practitioners consciously merge elements of traditional fiction and nonfiction. Students get extensive practice in reading and composing within this genre.

Prerequisites: Writing 2 or 2E or 2LK; upper-division standing.

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1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
WHITTET E O
Ellen Whittet
4.5
8 reviews
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Winter 2025 . Whittet E O
SH 1609
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08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Summer 2026 . Whittet E O
ON LINE
M T W
09:30 AM - 10:50 AM
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WRIT 105C Whittet E O Winter 2025 Total: 20
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WRIT105C . Whittet E O 3 Years Ago

Bad professor.

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WRIT105C . Whittet E O 3 Years Ago

Super nice professor. Was lax on attendance. Only 2 papers and then a final revision. Small assignments throughout but nothing intense. Fun class and actually learned a lot about myself through this course. TAKE THIS CLASS.

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WRIT105C . Whittet E O 5 Years Ago

Ellen is an absolute gem. If you get the opportunity to take any course with her, take it! She gives great feedback and is very caring about her students. Very personable and creates a positive learning environment for everyone. Class allows you to be creative and write about topics from your heart. She is the BEST professor I have had at UCSB.

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WRIT107M . Whittet E O 1 Year, 23 Days Ago

I really like Professor Whittet. She seems a little scary at first but she is actually so kind and truly cares about her students. She's also a very fair grader. We had these group assignments and she averaged the group's piece and your grade (which was determined by your group members) so people who actually worked got a grade they deserved.

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WLCS190 . Whittet E O 4 Years Ago

Pr. Whittet is a kind, responsive professor who is interested in her students' success!

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WRIT107 . Whittet E O 4 Years Ago

Yeah, she's great. Professor Ellen really listens to her students and adjusts the class to fit them. We had group projects which are never my favorite, but she doesn't always do group projects and even when she does, she'll work with you and assure everyone succeeds. Her class showed me I have a talent for journalism. And that meant a LOT to me.

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WRIT 105C
22 / 25 Closed
Writing Creative Nonfiction
Patrick McHugh 4.6
M W
15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
WRIT 105C
24 / 25 Closed
Writing Creative Nonfiction
Ljiljana Coklin 3.8
M W
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
WRIT 105C
25 / 25 Closed
Writing Creative Nonfiction
Robert Krut 4.8
T R
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
WRIT 105SW
21 / 25 Closed
Science Writing for the Public
Amanda Stansell 4.3
T R
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
WRIT 105PD
24 / 25 Closed
Writing and Public Discourse
Martha Webber 4.6
M W
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
WRIT 105PS
22 / 25 Closed
Writing for Public Speaking
Jeffrey Hanson 4.8
T R
15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
WRIT 105PS
24 / 25 Closed
Writing for Public Speaking
Gina Genova 4.5
M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
WRIT 105CH
24 / 25 Closed
Writing for Change
Craig Cotich 4.2
M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
WRIT 105SW
0 / 25 Closed
Science Writing for the Public
Kali Yamboliev 2.6
T R
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM