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Minor in Writing and Publishing |
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Minor in Writing and
Publishing
What is the Minor in Writing and Publishing?
The English Department, with assistance from the Communication Department, the School of Business, and the Biology Department, offers a new, cross-discipline Minor in Writing and Publishing for undergraduates who want to write exceptionally well and graduate with additional credentials that are a plus in a job search. It is no secret that many employers look specifically for candidates with excellent communications skills. Students who graduate with a Minor in Writing and Publishing should be able to prove to a prospective employer that they have better-than-average skills in research, writing, and editing. Writing-emphasis courses in several departments, experiences in on-screen writing and editing, and real-world internships help to provide different majors with extra skills needed to achieve, succeed, and survive in competitive information-intensive workplaces.
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Who should consider a Writing Minor? This new minor is not just for those who want to become published authors or professional editors. It is for you if
The Minor in Writing and Publishing is committed to helping any student become a more competent communicator in a major field, career, or profession. |
What are the requirements?
Successful complete of the Minor in Writing and Publishing requires 18 hours of coursework with grades of C or better and a senior portfolio.
At least six hours of coursework should be in English. Course options include advanced Composition (ENGL 220); Creative Writing I (270) & II (370); Professional Editing (312 / 512); Substantive editing: Making Text Readable (314 / 514); and Internship in English (450).
Other 300-400 English courses with intensive writing and offered from 2003 through 2006 include English Literature I (302) & II (303); American Literature I (306) & II (307); Nonfictional Prose (310); Poetry I (324) & II (325); Drama I (330) & II (331); Novel I (340) & II (341); Literary Criticism (410); Shakespeare (430); Chaucer (440); and Medieval English Literature (445). Still other courses may include American Authors, Film, Science Fiction, Renaissance Literature, and Postcolonial Literature.
At least six hours should be in Communication. Choose from courses such as Introduction to Media Writing (COMM 220); Publication Design (222); writing for the Electronic Media (315); Writing for Print Media (320); Information Gathering and Dissemination (323); Magazine Writing and Editing (421); Public Address and Criticism (432); Internship in Communication (442) is the student majors in Communication and the internship is in writing or editing); Applied Journalism (120); and other 300-400 Communication courses with intensive writing.
Two courses in the School of Business may be taken for the Writing Minor: Business Communications (BADM 231); and Research / Writing / Project Management (332).
The Biology Department offers two courses for the Writing Minor: Medical Writing (BIOL 365); and Supervised Writing (BIOL 460), which may be taken several times.
| Note: Courses taken for the Minor in Writing and Publishing may not be counted also toward a major in the English Department, the Communication Department, the Biology Department, or the School of Business. |  |
A senior portfolio should contain three samples of the student's best writing for classes applicable to th Minor in Writing and Publishing. Dr. Noble of the English Department will assist each student in preparing a portfolio for the minor. If you have questions, refer to "For More Information" for the appropriate names and addresses.
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