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The art of writing is not only a means of creative expression, but also an eminently practical skill. By studying literature representing a wide variety of cultures and styles, writing students hone their critical thinking and artistic abilities; by studying business writing, journalism, and publishing technology, writing students accumulate real-world communication skills that will serve them well in their work lives. Both of these writing majors prepare students to become more effective communicators, more authoritative artists, and more intelligent citizens.

The Department of Writing and Literature offers two majors in writing: Creative Writing and Professional Writing, as well as minors in creative writing, photojournalism, and professional writing-publishing. Students in either major may choose from a wide variety of creative writing courses, including fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and personal memoir. Students may also choose from a diverse selection of professional writing courses, such as journalism, media theory, feature writing, business writing and editing, and small press publishing. Professional writing majors may choose to work at an internship, typically during their senior year.

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