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Writing and English Major

The Writing and English program combines the formal study of English literature with practice in the art and craft of writing fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Students may choose to major or minor in Writing and to minor in English. Coursework for Writing majors and minors includes a full range of classes in the genres, from introductory courses to advanced workshops; because an understanding of the literary traditions in which they work is essential to the development of serious writers, writing students at Northland are also immersed in the study of literature. Likewise, since appreciation of literature is enhanced through first-hand experience with writing creatively, English students have the option of taking writing classes toward completion of the minor. Many of the English courses focus intensively on environmental issues in literature, while the faculty’s areas of special interest include third-world literature, nature writing, science fiction, and women’s studies.

Northland is home to a vibrant community of writers: students and faculty publish their writing locally and nationally, regularly give public readings, and work with visiting writers who conduct workshops and read at the College. A variety of campus publications, including Mosaic, Northland’s undergraduate literary journal, provide ample opportunities for students to work in local publishing and to find audiences for both creative writing and journalism. The annual Barbara Bretting Creative Writing and Photography Awards offer monetary prizes for outstanding student creative work. Writing students take their studies beyond the classroom through internships in professional settings; these experiences allow them to explore career interests and gain on-the-job skills. Career possibilities for graduates in Writing and English include editing for publishing companies, writing for magazines, and working in public relations, marketing, technical writing, teaching, or other occupations that require one to write well, read perceptively, and communicate effectively.

Requirements for Writing Majors

Dept.
Course #
Title
Credits
ART
260
B/W Photography I 3
WRI
260
Introduction to Creative Writing 3
ENG
387
The English Language
4
WRI
361
Creative Writing: Fiction
3
WRI
362
Creative Writing: Poetry
3
WRI
492
Internship
3
One of the following:
3
WRI
224
News Writing & Reporting
3
WRI
363
Writing Literary Nonfiction
 
One of the following: 4
WRI 461  Seminar in Fiction Writing   
WRI 462
Seminar in Poetry Writing   
An additional 15 ENG or WRI credits, at the 100-level or highter, at least 9
of which must be ENG
15
 Total Writing Major 41

 

 

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