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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
English Studies | English Literature | Literature | Communications | Journalism | Writing
Discipline
Cultural Studies | Humanities | Media & Communication
Minor
English Language and Literature | Literary Editing and Publishing | Technical and Scientific Communication | English/Language Arts Teacher Education | Technical and Business Writing | Rhetoric and Composition | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Literary Theory | English Language and Literature/Letters | Literature and Literary Analysis
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
This creative writing program offers a structured curriculum with gateway and capstone courses. Students choose from sequences in fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction writing, culminating in a significant creative writing project. The program emphasizes the development of writing skills, exploration of literary forms, and the completion of a polished portfolio.
Program Outline
Outline:
Program Structure:
- Students begin with ENGL 2000 (Introduction to Creative Writing) as their gateway course.
- They then choose two of three two-part sequences in either Fiction Writing, Poetry Writing, or Creative Non-Fiction Writing.
- The program culminates in the capstone course, ENGL 4820 (Capstone in Creative Writing). ### Course Schedule:
- Freshman Year:
- English Composition I & II (6 hours)
- Foreign Languages I & II (8 hours)
- Core courses in Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Mathematics, and Humanities (13 hours)
- Sophomore Year:
- Core Literature (6 hours)
- Core Science I & II (8 hours)
- World History I & II (6 hours)
- Introduction to Creative Writing (3 hours)
- Liberal Arts Careers Preparation (2 hours)
- Minor coursework (3 hours)
- Group 1 course (4 hours)
- Junior Year:
- ENGL electives (6 hours)
- One of the following sequences:
- Fiction Writing I & II
- Poetry Writing I & II
- Creative Nonfiction Writing I & II
- Group 2 course (4 hours)
- Minor coursework (3 hours)
- Electives (6 hours)
- 4000-level Literature course (3 hours)
- Senior Year:
- ENGL electives (6 hours)
- Capstone in Creative Writing (3 hours)
- One of the following sequences:
- Fiction Writing I & II
- Poetry Writing I & II
- Creative Nonfiction Writing I & II
- Minor coursework (6 hours)
- Electives (5 hours)
- Creed to Succeed (0 hours) ### Individual Module Descriptions:
- Fiction Writing: Explores the elements of fiction writing, including character development, plot structure, dialogue, and setting. The sequence culminates in the production of a polished short story.
- Poetry Writing: Examines the fundamental elements of poetry, including form, imagery, sound, and rhythm. Students experiment with various poetic forms and create a portfolio of original poems.
- Creative Nonfiction Writing: Focuses on techniques used in creative nonfiction, including personal essays, memoirs, and nature writing. Students explore various approaches to crafting personal narratives and develop their own writing style.
- ENGL 2000 (Introduction to Creative Writing): Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and techniques of creative writing, including brainstorming, freewriting, and revision. ## Other:
- No more than 6 hours of coursework may be taken at the 2000-level.
- At least 18 hours must be taken at the 4000-level or above.
- Students must earn a C or better in any course that counts towards the English major.
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