The concentration in writing combines a foundation in the study of English literature with a strong component in professional writing, grammar, editing, and criticism, along with writing poetry, short fiction, and literary nonfiction. Students will learn the history and theory of literary forms alongside the practice of writing. Because the study of writing requires extensive reading, writing students should expect in-depth study of genres and pivotal literary movements, accomplished through survey courses and electives in the English program. In the fall semester of the senior year, students will demonstrate their knowledge by writing a thesis that demonstrates their own skills writing alongside critical study of published authors.
