B.A. in English Studies / Writing Concentration (54-57 credits)

English Studies majors choose among four concentrations: Integrated Studies, Writing, Linguistics, and Literature. NOTE: All upper-division courses with the WR prefix that are not creative writing fulfill writing-intensive graduation requirements.

WRITING TRACK MAJOR AND WRITING MINOR

Major: Foundations Courses (see below) plus Writing Concentration

Core Courses:

LING  315   Structure of English

WR    300   Technical/Workplace

Five additional upper-division WR/ENG courses

Three additional upper-division WR courses or approved electives from across the curriculum

Pick one from:

LIT     204-205-206   Survey of British Literature

LIT     253-254         Survey of American Literature

Minor: (19-20 credits)

Core Courses:

Pick one:

WR  222      Writing for the Sciences

WR  230W   Introduction to Writing Studies

Four upper-division WR/ENG electives (may include TA 330 Script Writing OR TA 320 Dramaturgy)

**Students planning a minor in literature, linguistics or writing need to be aware of prerequisites for upper division courses.  Students with a major in one of these areas and a minor in another, need to plan with an advisor additional classes in the minor to replace courses taken in the common core.  Planning with an advisor is essential.

COURSE OPTIONS: