For example, a student with a concentration in a creative writing form might elect a minor in English literature, while a student concentrating in arts criticism might choose a theater minor. The major will offer them a combination of theoretical, experiential, and professional preparation. Writing majors must also be proficient in a second language. The department believes students will use language study to understand not only the structure of language but also the diversity of human societies. Finally, the major will teach students that writing is more than a system for communicating thought.
Writing is always enmeshed in the cultures it serves.
Writing graduates may opt for any of many careers. It s anticipated that many will pursue graduate study in education, law, or writing. The roots of the degree program lie with the long-standing writing minor and with the planned studies program. The first two writing minors graduated in 1976. With writing identified as a popular minor and a key area of interest for students wishing to design their own major, it became a strong candidate for a regularly offered major program.