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Dec 08, 2024
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2018-2019 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
English: Creative Writing, B.A.
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The Creative Writing major hones students’ abilities to write and think imaginatively and critically. Students select workshops in creative nonfiction, drama, fiction, poetry, and screenwriting. Students learn strategies for crafting original expression while courses in literary study further allow them to contextualize their art. Students are expected to attend and give public readings of creative works, assist with literary publications, read extensively in their chosen genre(s), and complete a senior portfolio of polished pieces.
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Gateway Courses: 8 Credits
Creative Writing Courses: 12 Credits
May substitute one applied writing course from the Writing Major for one upper-division creative writing course with adviser approval.
select three
Literature Courses: 6 Credits
Senior Writing Course: 3 Credits
Note(s)
- In addition to formal instruction, each student in the Creative Writing major will be expected to attend public readings of creative works, give public readings of creative works, assist with literary publications, and read extensively in their chosen genre(s).
Total Credit Hours Required: 32
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