Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Creative Writing
Faculty
A. Adams, K. Carlson, C. Coaplen-Anderson, G. Colburn, G. Eklund, M. Graves,
F. Helphinstine, S. Henneberg, C. Holbrook, T. Irons, K. Mincey, R. Morrison,
S. Morrison, L. Neeper, R. Royar, C. Wilkinson
Program Competencies
In addition to the English competencies, students will develop:
- Theoretical understanding of elements of craft in multiple genres of creative writing.
- Ability to write effectively in multiple genres of creative writing.
- Theoretical understanding of methods of critical appraisal and revision of creative writing in multiple genres.
- Ability to critically appraise and revise writing in multiple genres.
- Knowledge of various genres (e.g., short story, drama, novel, poem, essay) and their historical development.
- Ability to complete all tasks leading to the production of a literary journal.
Critical appraisal of submitted manuscripts
Journal layout and design
Formatting
Proofreading and editing
Distribution
Assessment Procedures
Survey of graduates
Annual assessment of original works of creative writing via a cumulative portfolio
Yearly progress reports
Assessment of senior thesis - all graduating BFA candidates are required to present a senior thesis in the form of a cumulative portfolio which contains a collection of the student's best writing. This portfolio will be discussed during a 30-minute defense in which the student will be required to discuss the work, its literary influences, ideas toward publication, process, etc.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
The English curriculum has a two-fold purpose. It seeks to make a contribution to the general education of all students by providing them with the study of writing so they can use their language as effectively and precisely as possible and by introducing them to the sympathetic understanding of literature so their personal lives will be enriched by literary art. The English degree prepares students for such vocations as teaching, publishing, business, and public relations as well as for further professional studies.
The BFA in Creative Writing diverges from the BA in English in its significantly greater concentration on the study of creative writing (requiring 18 hours in creative writing and a senior creative thesis).
BFA in Creative Writing
General Education Requirements
See general education requirements for the University. The following specific general education requirements must be completed: |
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CMAP 166 — Desktop Publishing |
3 |
ENG 293 — Introduction to Creative Writing |
3 |
CRW 499C — Senior Thesis |
3 |
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
48 |
Creative Writing |
18 |
Complete the following: |
9 |
ENG 395 — Poetry Writing |
3 |
ENG 396 — Fiction Writing |
3 |
ENG 397— Creative Nonfiction Writing |
3 |
Select three courses from the following: |
9 |
ENG 483 — Advanced Poetry Writing |
3 |
ENG 484 — Advanced Fiction Writing |
3 |
ENG 485 — Advanced Nonfiction Writing |
3 |
THEA 412 — Playwriting |
3 |
Creative Writing |
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Literature Cornerstone
ENG 300 — Introduction to Literary Studies in English. |
3 |
Literature Cornerstone |
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Literature Surveys |
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Select three of the following: |
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ENG 331 — British Literature to 1750 |
3 |
ENG 332 — British Literature since 1750 |
3 |
ENG 341 — American Literature to 1865 |
3 |
ENG 342 — American Literature since 1865 |
3 |
Literature and Linguistics electives |
9 |
Select three of the following, no more than one course from a specific area: |
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Linguistics |
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ENG 305 — Introduction to Linguistics ENG 315 — Structure of English ENG 393 — History of the English Language ENG 394 — Language and Society ENG 401 — Semantics ENG 404 — Linguistics: Grammar ENG 405 — Introduction to Old English |
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Cultural Diversity |
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ENG 311 — Global English Literature ENG 320 — Women Writers and Feminist Perspectives ENG 325 — Religious Literature of the World ENG 348 — African-American Literature ENG 360 — Appalachian Literature ENG 365 — Literature of the South ENG 398 — Gay and Lesbian Literature |
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Literary Period |
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ENG 422 — Studies in American Literature to 1900 ENG 423 — Studies in American Literature, 1900-1965 ENG 424 — Studies in Contemporary American Literature ENG 436 — The English Renaissance ENG 441 — Restoration and Eighteenth Century British Literature ENG 442 — Romantic Writers ENG 443 — Victorian Writers ENG 444 — Twentieth Century British Literature ENG 445 — Seventeenth Century British Literature |
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Major Author |
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ENG 435 — Shakespeare
ENG 495 — Seminar: Major Writers
Genre |
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ENG 344 — The Short Story and the Novel
ENG 432 — The English Novel
ENG 435 — Shakespeare
ENG 453 — Modern Drama
ENG 455 — Early Dramatic Literature
ENG 463 — American Fiction
ENG 466 — American Poetry
ENG 470 — Introduction to Film Literature
Supplementary Requirements
Foreign Language |
3 |
Three semester hours in one foreign language, e.g., French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin, Russian above the first semester level, or ENG 405, Introduction to Old English
Total |
42 |