TRAVEL WRITING (2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Practice the essential skills and knowledge required in travel writing; Identify diverse audiences with an interest in travel writing; Produce articles and features about travelling; Identify various types of travel writing.

Topics:

1. Introduction to Travel Writing;
2. Readers and Markets;
3. What is News;
4. Writing Features; Travel Writing: an overview;
5. Elements of A Good Travel Piece;
6. Description in Travel Writing;
7. Travel Memoirs;
8. Various Types of Travel Writing;
9. New Media and Photograph;
10. The Business of Travel Writing;
11. Research and Revision