Writing

WRTG 105 — College Writing I — 3 credits

(Placement into 105 required) The first of a two-course sequence that fulfills the University's Written Communication requirement, this course concentrates on defining and focusing problems, creating arguments, and providing evidence in academic essays. This course cannot be counted toward the Writing Track or the Writing Minor.

WRTG 106 — (D) College Writing II — 3 credits

(Prerequisite: WRTG 105) The second of a two-course sequence that fulfills the university's Written Communication requirement, this course combines study of the elements of style and grammar with instruction in structuring and providing support for argumentative essays. This course cannot be counted toward the Writing Track or the Writing Minor.

WRTG 107 — Composition — 3 credits

A study of expository and argumentative prose, and the strategies and techniques used by successful academic writers. This course fulfills the university's Written Communication requirement. It cannot be counted toward the Writing Track or the Writing Minor.

Note: Students must complete the University's Written Communication requirement before they can register for any WRTG course at the 200, 300, or 400 level.

WRTG 210 — Advanced Composition — 3 credits

The purpose of this course is to review, practice and apply the principles of a rhetoric of order, stressing invention, disposition, style, tone and theme.

WRTG 211 — Technical and Business Writing — 3 credits

A course in scientific or technical writing designed to help students improve their writing skills in preparation for their professions. Specialized training is offered in writing of proposals, reports, instructions, letters, abstracts, resumes, etc.

WRTG 212 — Writing for the Law — 3 credits

This course aims to help the student develop the writing skills that will be of particular value to prospective lawyers. Readings, exercises, and assignments stress precision and conciseness as well as careful argument. The course should also be valuable to any student who wants to improve his/her analytical ability.

WRTG 213 — Fiction Writing I — 3 credits

Designed to increase students' skills in writing short fiction, this course augments frequent practice in the genre with attention both to theories of short-story composition and to diverse examples. In a workshop atmosphere, students will read and discuss one another's work as well as fiction by well-known authors. Photocopying fee.

WRTG 214 — Nonfiction Writing I — 3 credits

Designed to develop skills in writing creative nonfiction prose, this course employs a workshop format and requires intensive reading and analysis of student work as well as work by noted practitioners such as Orwell, Baldwin, Didion, and Dillard. Photocopying fee.

WRTG 215 — Play Writing I — 3 credits

This course is designed to teach students the basic elements and techniques involved in writing for theatrical performance. Students will write either a one-act play or one act of a two- or three-act play. This course may be counted toward the Theatre Major, Minor, or Track. Photocopying fee.

WRTG 216 — Poetry Writing I — 3 credits

Theory and practice of writing poems. Opportunity for sustained, serious responses to student work and practical advice on publishing, graduate programs, etc. The course employs a workshop format and expects students to possess facility with language and a love of reading and writing. Photocopying fee.

WRTG 219 — Writing the Web — 3 credits

Students will analyze both the visual and textual contents of e-mail, news groups, chat groups, MUs, and Web sites, and will be expected to produce a portfolio or Web site that demonstrates their ability to work in this new medium. Discussion topics include ethical issues unique to the Internet writing environment.

WRTG 310 — Strategies for Teaching Writing — 3 credits

This course for English/Education majors emphasizes strategies for taking students into, through, and beyond the writing process. Students have many opportunities to plan and to design writing assignments, to conduct writing sessions, and to evaluate written composition.

WRTG 313 — Fiction Writing II — 3 credits

(Prerequisite: WRTG 213) The advanced workshop augments intensive student writing assignments with theoretical discussions and diverse examples of good fiction by established writers. Photocopying fee.

WRTG 314 — Nonfiction Writing II — 3 credits

(Prerequisite: WRTG 214) The advanced workshop augments intensive student writing assignments with discussion and analysis of creative nonfiction by various hands. Photocopying fee.

WRTG 315 — Play Writing II — 3 credits

(Prerequisite: WRTG 215) This advanced workshop builds on the skills acquired in Play Writing I, and includes intensive reading and writing assignments that encourage students to explore theatrical styles beyond realism. This course may be counted toward the Theatre major, minor or track. Photocopying fee.

WRTG 316 — Poetry Writing II — 3 credits

(Prerequisite: WRTG 216) Advanced workshop on practice and theory of writing poetry. The course encourages extensive reading and intensive writing. Photocopying fee.

WRTG 382-383, 482-483 — Guided Independent Study — Variable credit

A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower division coursework. Context determined by genre and mentor.

WRTG 480 — Internship — Variable credit

English majors and/or Writing minors can receive internship credits for a variety of on-the-job experiences. Approval must be obtained beforehand from the supervising faculty member, chair and dean.