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An introduction to the forms and techniques of creative writing, with opportunities to write poetry, fiction and drama. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements if not used for the writing major.

A beginning creative writing course that employs intensive exercises in self-discovery as preparation for writing stories, poems or plays that authentically convey emotion. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements if not used for the writing major.

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.

The course examines the many types and uses of internet-based writing from a rhetorical (that is, audience- and purpose-oriented) perspective. Students will be asked to research, reflect on, and compose in multiple online genres, including blogs, social networking environments, wikis, content management systems, and standalone websites. The final result will be an online portfolio of each student's writing that reflects rhetorical awareness of audience, purpose, and production on the World Wide Web.

Studies the creative elements in electronic media (i.e., sound effects, visuals, actuality and narration). Covers script formats, techniques, terminology and editing skills. Students apply these skills to documentary, narrative and instructional projects. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

Students will learn and practice the principles behind the art and craft of screenwriting for short, single camera "motion Picture" format, documentary production and multi-camera, live audience television (such as situation comedies). May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

An introduction to the techniques of writing stage and television scripts. May be repeated for advanced credit with portfolio by permission of instructor. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements if not used for the writing major.

This course is primarily intended to introduce students to basic 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. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

Poetry writing and reading of related works. May be repeated for advanced credit with portfolio by permission of instructor. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements if not used for the writing major.

Techniques of writing imaginative fiction. May be repeated for advanced credit with portfolio by permission of instructor. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements if not used for the writing major.

This course provides a hands-on practice of journalism, enabling students to gain an understanding of reporting and information-gathering techniques, develop interviewing skills, familiarize themselves with elements of the news, and learn to write news stories. To do that students will need to write clearly, purposefully, and engagingly with the right organization and appropriate tone. Students will also learn to be fair and objective in their reporting.

Not recommended for first-semester freshmen. A seminar involving supervised practical experience on a student publication. Students may enroll for credit as follows: editor (4 credit hours), assistant editor or area editor (3 credit hours), assistant area editors (2 credit hours) or other staff (1 credit hour). No student may receive more than 4 credit hours of credit in student publications in any one semester. May be repeated for a maximum of the following semester hours of credit: Minaret, 10; Moroccan, 8; Quilt, 6. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

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. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements if not used for the writing major.

Guided practice in the major forms of business communication (i.e. letters, memos, summaries, proposals, and reports) for successful writing on the job. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

Involves guided practice in the major forms of technical communication (i.e., instructions, scientific descriptions, proposals, and research and analysis reports) for successful writing on the job. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

Draws from a variety of design theories to create and analyze workplace documents such as training, marketing and documentation materials. Emphasis will be placed on thinking creatively about how to make information as usable as possible and choosing appropriate media and genre for communicative purpose. Students will put theory into practice by writing and designing portfolio pieces. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.