Creative Writing, Minor

Program Overview

La Salle University's Creative Writing Minor offers 18 credits of coursework, including 6 credits in 300-400 level creative writing courses. Students can choose from a variety of electives to specialize in their chosen area of writing, and the minor complements majors in English, Communication, and other disciplines. The program aims to hone students' creative writing skills in various genres and prepares them for careers in writing, editing, publishing, and other creative fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Requirements:
• 18 credits total
• 300-400 level creative writing courses (6 credits)
• One additional literature course with ENG designation (3 credits)
• Any additional literature or creative writing course with ENG designation (3 credits)
• Choices for Creative Writing:
• Introduction to Creative Writing (ENG 204)
• College Writing II: Research (ENG 210)
• Web Design and Development (ENG 230)
• Religion and Contemporary Literature (ENG 243)
• Survey of British Literature and Culture To 1798 (ENG 245)
• Survey of British Literature and Culture Since 1798 (ENG 246)
• Survey of American Literature and Culture To 1865 (ENG 248)
• Survey of American Literature and Culture Since 1865 (ENG 249)
• Literature and Culture (ENG 250)
• Acting I (ENG 253)
• Special Topics (ENG 270-278)
• Fiction Writing I (ENG 305)
• Poetry Writing (ENG 306)
• Playwriting (ENG 307)
• Legal Writing (ENG 308)
• Topics in Creative and Professional Writing I (ENG 309)
• Editing and Publishing (ENG 310)
• Young Adult Literature (ENG 315)
• Literary Theory and Criticism (ENG 316)
• Advanced Composition and the Writing Process (ENG 318)
• Shakespeare (ENG 324)
• Western World Literature (ENG 337)
• Non-Western World Literature (ENG 338)
• Journalism (ENG 344)
• Drama Workshop I (ENG 350)
• Gender and Ethnicity (ENG 351)
• Genre and Form (ENG 352)
• Contemporary Literature (ENG 353)
• Living American Writers (ENG 357)
• Literature and Film (ENG 367)
• Special Topics (ENG 370-379)
• Note:
• Maximum of 2 courses taken outside the department can count towards the minor.
• Courses include AP credit, study abroad, other institutions, and Honors courses taught by faculty in English.
• Additional Information:
• ENG 245 and 246 fulfill the requirement for one additional literature course with ENG designation.

Other:

• The program aims to hone students' creative writing skills in various genres.
• Students can choose from various electives to specialize in their chosen area of writing.
• The program encourages students to explore different writing styles and approaches.
• The minor complements majors in English, Communication, and other disciplines.
• The minor prepares students for careers in writing, editing, publishing, and other creative fields.
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