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Sep 18, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
Writing, B.A.
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All writing majors take 4 credits of writing portfolio coursework, 12 credits in literary traditions, and an additional 12 credits of advanced writing courses in one of our three areas of concentration: (1) Journalism, (2) Professional Writing, Publishing & Rhetoric, or (3) Creative Writing. Writing majors also take 3 credits in applied writing theory and 3 credits in rhetorical traditions. Writing majors also take an additional 3 hours of advanced writing outside their area of concentration and 3 hours in publishing technology. Students often complete a professional writing internship and several 1-credit writing or publishing roundtable workshops.
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4 Credits Writing Portfolio Coursework
12 Credits in Literary Traditions
All writing majors are required to take a minimum of four different courses (12 credits total) in literary traditions. These courses must include the Studies in Shakespeare course and at least one survey course, one additional studies course, and one contemporary literature course. See the department course descriptions each semester to determine which requirement is fulfilled by particular courses that semester. 3 Credits of a Literature Survey Course
3 Credits of an Elective Literature Course at the 300 Level
See topics offered 3 Credits in Publishing Technology
All three English majors require 3 credits in computer publishing technology. The following courses can count as publishing technology studies: 3 Credits in Critical and Rhetorical Traditions
3 Credits in EN310 Applying Writing Theory
12 Credits in an Advanced Writing Concentration
Students majoring in writing are required to develop an area of advanced writing expertise. Writing majors take at least four advanced writing studies courses (12 credits) in one of three tracks: (1) Journalism, (2) Professional Writing, Publishing & Rhetoric, or (3) Creative Writing. Students who wish to complete more than one writing concentration must complete the minimum number of advanced writi8ng courses in both concentrations. Advanced Writing Journalism courses include:
Advanced Professional Writing, Publishing & Rhetoric courses include:
Advanced Creative Writing courses include:
3 Credits in an Advanced Writing Outside Your Concentration
Take at least one 3-credit course outside your area of advanced writing concentration from any of the courses listed in the other areas of advanced writing studies. |
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