Episode 8: Literal Memory or Literary Memory?

from Literaturely · host Literaturely

Today Margaret and Paige are investigating truth! What does it mean to write an autobiography, memoir, or auto-fiction? What does it mean to write truthfully? To put your memory on the page? We've realized that much of the discussion about this focuses on teaching students to write their own memoirs--but not how to critically read and evaluate one. We discuss constructions of identity performances on the page, the ethics of sharing your life, and the different genres for writing memories. Do you include any memoirs or works of autofiction in your own courses? How do you teach them? We'd love to hear from you on Twitter (@Literaturely101), Instagram (LiteraturelyPodcast), or email ([email protected]).

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Today Margaret and Paige are investigating truth! What does it mean to write an autobiography, memoir, or auto-fiction? What does it mean to write truthfully? To put your memory on the page? We've realized that much of the discussion about this focuses on teaching students to write their own memoirs--but not how to critically read and evaluate one. We discuss constructions of identity performances on the page, the ethics of sharing your life, and the different genres for writing memories. Do you include any memoirs or works of autofiction in your own courses? How do you teach them? We'd love to hear from you on Twitter (@Literaturely101), Instagram (LiteraturelyPodcast), or email ([email protected]).

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