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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English: Writing Specialization


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This specialization combines a liberal arts background in literature with specialized writing courses in creative writing (fiction,creative nonfiction, poetry, playwriting, narrative screenwriting), business writing, professional writing, scientific and technical writing, editing, and publishing. Students in this major are expected to complete ENG 301, Rhetoric, and ENG 303, Principles of English Studies, prior to enrolling in other upper-division major requirements.

Practicum


Select at least two credits of the following:

Approved Writing Electives - Credits: 36


Select 36 credits from any combination of Creative Writing, Professional Writing and Editing, and Practicum courses. At least one 400-level elective class is required.


Literature, Language, and Film Studies Courses - Credits: 16


Select 16 credits of literature, language, and film studies (including foreign language film studies) courses at or above the 300 level. No more than 5 credits of film studies may be counted as elective credits in the Writing Specialization.


Total Credits: 76


 

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