The Writing Concentration invites students to explore a variety of forms for telling stories, for witnessing and describing the contemporary world, and for stretching the limits of

language, perception and imagination. Writing courses are intimate, egalitarian and open spaces where students may experiment with expression and technique, and where they may use the study of literature to further their creative practices.

Students graduating with a concentration in Writing will be able to:

• Craft creative texts that demonstrate a keen sensitivity to language, form, style and effect;
• Develop intertextual awareness, learning to analyze texts in relation to others, and demonstrating how language, style, form and genre are co-constitutive and inextricable with meaning;
• Work collaboratively within peer groups to discuss, analyze, and offer constructive criticism of creative work-in-process;
• Gain exposure to the world of writing and publishing through reading contemporary texts, attending events & readings, as well as presenting and / or performing their work in public forums;
• Gain confidence bringing creative work to fruition through the revision and editing process.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Foundation Courses		30
Choose two of the following courses:		6
ENGL 202	Writing Identities
ENGL 230	Creative Writing: Poetry
ENGL 235	Creative Writing: Fiction
Choose two 200-300 level writing courses you have not already taken:		6
ENGL 202	Writing Identities
ENGL 209	Writing and the Visual
ENGL 230	Creative Writing: Poetry
ENGL 235	Creative Writing: Fiction
ENGL 289	Special Topics in English
ENGL 303	Creative Writing: Prose 1
ENGL 308	Writing Associate Workshop
ENGL 331	The Story of English
ENGL 341	Hybrid Poetics
or ENGL 341H	Honors: Hybrid Poetics
ENGL 363	Travel Writing
ENGL 394	Film and the Creative Writer
Choose two of the following 400-level writing courses:		6
COMM 400	Intercultural Communication
ENGL 410	Special Topics in Creative Writing
ENGL 430	Advanced Poetry Workshop
ENGL 435	Advanced Fiction Workshop
ENGL 493	Teaching Assistantship in English
ENGL 500	Independent Study
ENGL 540	Internship in English
Total Hours		48

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Course may be repeated by topic.