Literature and Creative Writing Major

HFA PEAK

The Literature and Creative Writing major offers study in the areas of American, British, and world literature and creative writing (poetry, fiction, and nonfiction). The major is designed for any student with a serious interest in literature and writing, including those who wish to enter a Ph.D. or Master of Fine Arts program.

Major Requirements

36-37 credits

Introduction to the Major (3 credits)

ENG-150

Ways of Reading

3 credits

Studies in Creative Writing (9-10 credits)

Complete three courses from the following list:

COM-311	Writing Feature Stories	3 credits
-	or
COM-411	Immersive Journalism	3 credits
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ENG-230	Creative Writing—Workshop in Songwriting	3 credits
ENG-240	Creative Writing—Workshop in Poetry	3 credits
ENG-250	Creative Writing—Workshop in Fiction	3 credits
ENG-260	Creative Writing—Craft	3 credits
ENG-340	Creative Writing—Advanced Workshop in Poetry	3 credits
ENG-350	Creative Writing—Advanced Workshop in Fiction	3 credits
ENG-360	Creative Writing—Advanced Craft	3 credits
IND-305.2	Winter Wilderness Experience	4 credits

Studies in Literary History (9 credits)

Complete one course from each of the following areas:

British Literature (3 credits)

ENG-255	Topics in Literature—British	3 credits
ENG-355	Advanced Topics in Literature—British	3 credits
IND-332	London: Art/History/Literature	3 credits

American Literature (3 credits)

ENG-239	Visions of Environment	3 credits
ENG-265	Topics in Literature—American	3 credits
ENG-365	Advanced Topics in Literature—America	3 credits
ENG-368	The Prison Experience	3 credits

Postcolonial Literature (3 credits)

ENG-275	Topics in Literature—Postcolonial	3 credits
ENG-375	Advanced Topics in Literature—Postcolonial	3 credits

Electives in Literature and Creative Writing (6 credits)

Complete any two ENG courses.

ENG-

Elective ENG coursework, any level

6 credits

Students may also apply 3 credits from each of the following courses toward this elective category (if not applied elsewhere):

IND-305.1	Winter Wilderness Experience	2 credits
IND-305.2	Winter Wilderness Experience	4 credits
IND-332	London: Art/History/Literature	3 credits
IND-333	London: Art/History/Literature	4 credits

Upper-Division Electives in Literature and Creative Writing (6 credits)

Complete any two ENG courses at the 300 level.

ENG-

Elective ENG coursework, 300-level

6 credits

Senior Capstone in Literature and Creative Writing (3 credits)

ENG-490

Senior Capstone in Literature and Creative Writing

3 credits

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this major, students will be able to:

1) Describe how elements of texts, such as language, form, and purpose, inform their overall meaning or aesthetic achievement;

2) Demonstrate how texts reflect or complicate political, social, and cultural implications within original and trans-historical contexts;

3) Apply elements of craft to create meaningful poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction that engages with intersections of cultures and/or socio-politics;

4) Analyze how marginalized communities engage questions of justice, power, and aesthetics through texts; and

5) Demonstrate proficiency in locating, evaluating, and integrating sources into literary-analytical or creative writing.