Minor in Writing
Overview
The Writing minor is designed to provide students with a concentrated study of and practice in writing, language, and rhetoric. Students who participate in the minor will strengthen their capacity to understand, critique, and craft arguments; develop flexible strategies and skills for writing and communicating in various professions and contexts; engage in writing as a complex, situated, and socially consequential practice; and gain confidence and demonstrable achievements as writers (e.g., substantial portfolio).
NOTE: At least nine (9) credits for the minor in Writing must be taken at Belmont Abbey College.
It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
Curriculum Requirements
Fifteen (15) credits, at least nine (9) of which must be at the 300+ level
Minor Program Requirements
Fifteen (15) hours from these courses:
| EN198 | Journal Production | 1 |
| EN199 | Newspaper Production | 1 |
| EN207 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| EN208 | Intro to Poetry Reading and Writing | 3 |
| EN260 | Found of Language: Intro to Linguistics | 3 |
| EN305 | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3 |
| EN308 | The Art of Fiction | 3 |
| EN316 | Poetics: Reading & Writing | 3 |
| EN360 | History of the English Language | 3 |
| EN361 | Writing for Social Media | 3 |
| EN362 | Editing & Writing for Publication | 3 |
| EN363 | Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
| EN370 | Contemporary Poetry: Reading and Writing | 3 |
| EN380 | Teaching & Tutoring Writing | 3 |
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| EN452 | Internship | 2 |
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| EN453 | Internship | 3 |