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2019-2020 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English: Writing, B.A.


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The Writing major deepens capacity for thought and prepares students to reach audiences through artful and purposeful use of the written word. Courses focus on rhetoric, creativity, and professional practice while introducing students to common forms in a variety of contexts. This liberal arts program encourages students to read widely, to complete internships, and to consider a double major/minor.

Program Requirements


Gateway Courses: 8 Credits


Applied Writing: 9-12 Credits


Note: One of the three required applied writing courses can be replaced with a language, literature, or theory course.

*Note: Only one internship can count towards Applied Writing credit.

May substitute an upper-division creative writing course or a second theory elective with adviser permission for one applied writing course.

select three

Elective: 3 Credits


select one

Literature course at the 300- or 400-level
Communication course at the 200-, 300- or 400-level

Senior Writing Course: 3 Credits


(Required)

Note(s)


  • In addition to formal instruction, each student in the Writing major will be expected to compile a portfolio of representative course papers prior to graduation, assist with professional/academic publications, read extensively in literature and in a variety of discourse communities.
     
  • Ordinarily, no more than two courses may be used to satisfy the requirements for both the English and the Communication majors. No more than 6 credits in the minor can be used to satisfy other college major or minor requirements. No more than one online course and no more than one reduced-time course (e.g. Winter or Summer Session course lasting fewer than six weeks) may be used to satisfy the requirements for the major. A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for all courses counted toward the major, minor, or specialization.

Total Credit Hours Required: 30-32


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