200

An introduction to the forms and techniques of creative writing, with opportunities to write poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction.

A beginning creative writing course that employs intensive exercises in self-discovery as preparation for writing stories, poems or plays that authentically convey emotion.

In this course students both study and practice the literary genre of memoir/autobiography. Students will read and analyze outstanding examples of this genre, learn narrative writing techniques, and then write their own substantial autobiographical narratives.

This course explores how writing, broadly defined, promotes social change. Through the study and analysis of a range of multimedia texts, students will develop an understanding of how writing builds community, critiques dominant discourses, inspires people, and transforms cultures. Students will create a series of written and visual texts, at least some of which will be for a public audience. Specific course topics may include digital activism, environmental justice, countercultural writing, social movement rhetorics, nonprofit writing, and/or service-learning projects. The course is developed for all majors. 

The course examines the many types and uses of digital writing from a rhetorical (that is, audience- and purpose-oriented) perspective. Students will be asked to research, reflect on, and compose in multiple digital genres, including blogs, social networking environments, wikis, content management systems, and standalone websites.

A study of one or more specialized writing genres and/or techniques. Topics may include science fiction and fantasy writing, autobiography, persuasive writing, critical reviews, travel writing, science writing, photojournalism, unblocking writer's block and writing for the stage.

An introduction to the techniques of writing stage and television scripts. May be repeated for additional WRI credit with a change of instructor and with portfolio by permission of instructor.

This course introduces students to publication and editing techniques used in print and online publications. Course content will cover publication design, editing, following a style guide, use of images and text, ethical issues, publication management, and various technologies used in the publishing industry.

Yearbook design and production. Students will learn to write and edit copy, take and crop digital photographs, use software specific to yearbook production, and manage business aspects of publishing a yearbook. Not recommended for first-semester freshmen. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Up to 4 credits may be applied to the writing major.

A writing workshop devoted to nontraditional dramatic works such as radio drama and spoken-word performance. Students listen to, read and critique monologues and dialogues, as well as write and perform.

Poetry writing and reading of related works. May be repeated for additional WRI credit with a change of instructor and with portfolio by permission of instructor.

Techniques of writing imaginative fiction. May be repeated for additional WRI credit with a change of instructor and with portfolio by permission of instructor.

A workshop devoted to the writing and reading of creative (literary) nonfiction (i.e., literary journalism, memoir, the personal essay, travel writing, biography) - prose engaged in the rendering of fact, but employing the formal techniques and styles of fiction and other types of imaginative writing.

Involves guided practice in the major forms of technical communication (e.g., instructions, scientific descriptions, proposals, and reports) for successful writing on the job. The course may include opportunities to develop projects for clients or community partners.