Colby-Sawyer College 2013–2014
Writing
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writings published. Students enrolled in the minor can explore the challenges of writing fiction, nonfiction, poetry and plays.
Requirements Each student must complete at least 19 credits of study from the courses listed below. At least nine credits must be at the 300 level or above. All students in the minor must complete WRT 420 for one credit. Introductory courses COM/WRT 205, 207, 216, 217, 307, 317, 407, 417; WRT 201, 208, 214, 250 Intermediate and Advanced courses COM/WRT 303, 312, 326; WRT 301, 302, 311, 314, 350, 414, 420
Writing Course Offerings WRT 105 Writing I 3 credits Students learn to use writing as a tool for learning and as a means of communication. Through daily writing assignments students develop personal writing processes that allow them to be effective learners, writers and readers. Through assignments involving research, argumentation, critical analysis and a writing portfolio, students also develop academic or professional writing styles. Offered fall and spring. WRT 105 is required of all students, unless exempted. This course must be taken during the first semester of a student’s enrollment. To successfully complete this course, students must earn a minimum grade of C (2.00). If the minimum grade is not earned on the first attempt, the student must repeat the course no later than the third semester of the student’s enrollment. If the grade is not earned on the second attempt, it must be retaken every semester thereafter, without exception, until a minimum grade of C (2.00) has been achieved. WRT 114, 214, 314, 414 The Literary Magazine 1 credit These courses involve students with the production of the campus literary magazine. Students participate in the editorial processes necessary to produce a literary periodical. Offered fall and spring. WRT 201 Creative Writing 3 credits This is an introductory course in the writing of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. In addition to practicing each of these forms, students read examples of contemporary poetry and fiction. Offered fall and spring. Exploration Area: Fine and Performing Arts WRT/COM 205 Introductory Journalism 3 credits Students learn the basic elements of journalism and study the basic forms of journalistic writing: editorials, news articles and feature stories. Offered fall WRT/COM 207, 307, 407 Newspaper Practicum 1 credit The Colby-Sawyer Courier is a student-run newspaper serving the campus community. A student may earn credit as a writer or an editor. Contribution to six issues each semester is required, the precise nature of which is determined by the level of the class. Offered fall. Prerequisites: For 207: WRT 105. For 307: COM/WRT 207 or 217. For 407: COM/WRT 307 or 317.