English, Writing, & Communication 12. Capstone Research Seminar ENGL4998
Communication & Media Studies Senior Seminar
RECOMMENDED MINORS The department recommends that, if possible, communication and media studies majors complete a minor program in another department. Although any department is relevant, minors in graphic design, management, or marketing are particularly useful as they provide additional preparation in areas already included in the communication menu. See respective department listings for minor requirements.
MINOR IN COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES
2. ENGL2510 or ENGL2515
Communication, Media and Cultural Studies (SA) (SS) Professional Communication Research Methods for Communication & Media
Students must take three additional courses from the communication menu, one from each of the following categories: 3. One course from the Communication and Media Studies Category 4. One course from the Media Practice Category 5. One 3000-level elective from any category The Communication and Media Studies minor is available to all students, including those students majoring in English and Writing, Editing, and Publishing.
WRITING, EDITING, AND PUBLISHING MAJOR The writing, editing and publishing major is based on the principle that the study of
literature is essential for students who seek careers in either publishing or journalism or who hope to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in writing. The program blends the study of literature with intensive coursework in writing and offers students the opportunity to focus, at an advanced level, on a particular genre (i.e., literary non-fiction, fiction, poetry, journalism).
LEARNING GOALS AND OUTCOMES The Writing, Editing, & Publishing major provides students with skills and expertise in various forms of writing and written communication. Students gain skills in nonfiction, prose, poetry and fiction writing. They receive guidance and experience with the publication process and engage in developing creating portfolios as well as a literary magazine. Courses focus on developing these skills and experiences through hands-on activity and workshops. Ultimately, the learning goals involve providing students with: • Expertise in close reading and critical analysis • Practice writing for diverse audiences • Expertise in peer review and the incorporation of feedback • Appreciation of the necessity for and practice of revision in successful creative writing and forms of written communication. • Hands-on experience with publication processes and outcomes • Guidelines for individualized, skilled creative processes in writing and thinking.
THE CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE The culminating experience for students in the Writing, Editing, and Publishing major is the Writing Seminar course (ENGL4160). This course is typically completed in the spring semester of the student’s final year of study. In order to begin the Capstone course students must have junior or senior status 2021-2022 Academic Catalog
Programs of Study for Arts and Sciences
Requirements for Minor: The minor in Communications and Media studies consists of five courses. 1. ENGL1502 Introduction to
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