Bachelor degrees in Creative Writing: A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.
All standard requirements for an English major, plus the following: Writing Fiction and Writing Poetry; one among News Writing, Technical/Professional Writing, and Writing about the Environment; two among Forms of Fiction, Forms of Poetry, Forms of Drama and Forms of Nonfiction; the appropriate Advanced Writing Workshop (Fiction, Poetry or Nonfiction); a Senior Project in creative writing....
Students in the creative writing track study British and American literature and non-Western literature, structure of English, history of the English language, modern linguistic theory, language in American society, and specialized writing courses in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children's literature and scriptwriting. Also offered are courses in the theory and practice of writing and a creative writing seminar....
Courses in creative writing within the Arts Program are designed for students who wish to develop their skills and appreciation of creative writing in a variety of genres (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting) and for those intending to pursue studies in creative writing at the graduate level. ...
A rich variety of courses allows students to engage with all periods and genres of literature in English, as well as modern forms such as film and contemporary digital media. The department stresses critical thinking, incisive written and oral analysis, and a sense of initiative and responsibility for the enterprise of interpretation. With their advisors, English majors design a program of study that deepens their understanding of diverse genres,...
The creative writing curriculum explores the work of many great writers, past and present, and encourages students to respond thoughtfully and critically to those works. By exploring all genres of literature, ’workshopping“ creative pieces with peers and professional authors, students expand their abilities to consider important concepts including context, setting, voice, and audience. These skills support compassion and sensitivity in writing and...
A Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies provides an ideal major for the creative, independent student who is interested in an interdisciplinary focus. This major allows the student to gain significant depth in two or more areas of study and, at the same time, to acquire the breadth that is characteristic of a liberal arts education.
The professional writing and professional writing/business majors as well as the professional writing minor are designed for students interested in pursuing work and education with the written word.
Majors are prepared to work in publications, the media, nonprofit organizations, fundraising/development, corporations, and entrepreneurial small businesses. Some pursue graduate degrees writing and choose careers in teaching on the college, secondary,...
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