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ENG-226 Introduction to Creative Writing

Introduction to the basic forms and techniques of writing poetry, fiction, and drama.

ENG-315 Poetry Writing

An advanced workshop in poetry writing, with the intent of producing publishable work.

ENG-316 Fiction Writing

A workshop in the writing of short stories and novel fragments, with the intent of producing publishable work.

ENG-317 Creative Non-Fiction

Practice in the writing of prose that explores the boundaries between fiction, journalism, and personal essay.

ENG-320 Advanced Writing Workshop

An advanced writing workshop that will cover the forms and techniques of creative writing.

ENG-364 Writers and Styles

A reading course for writers, focused on analyzing the styles and techniques of well-regarded writers in various genres.

ENG-380 Internship

Academic credit and evaluation for practical work learning experience in the field of English developed in cooperation with an internship coordinator and a sponsoring organization.

HUM-121 Humanities & Vocation I

This course is designed for majors in the Humanities. Students will prepare for their post-graduation careers. We also will examine specific work environments (e.g., corporations, universities, and nonprofits); the value of attending graduate or professional school; and the role that internships, undergraduate research, and networking play in career development.

HUM-221 Humanities & Vocation I

This course is designed for majors in the Humanities. Students will prepare for their post-graduation careers. We also will examine specific work environments (e.g., corporations, universities, and nonprofits); the value of attending graduate or professional school; and the role that internships, undergraduate research, and networking play in career development.

HUM-382 Humanities Seminar

A seminar that is centered on themes that cross disciplinary boundaries in the Humanities.

HUM-481 Humanities Capstone

A culminating integration of theory and practice with a two-fold aim: First, we will discuss the nuanced relationship of language and ideas from the various perspectives represented within the Humanities strands, using representative texts from each. Second, we will weave in the notion of Vocation in both a general sense (through a common reading), and in the specific sense of discussions about graduate school and career preparation.

HUM-482 Thesis

A final, individual project that provides an in-depth exploration of a topic related to course strand. Students work closely with a thesis advisor and are required to submit a comprehensive written thesis as well as make an oral presentation of the research results in front of an academic panel.

LIN-100 Language in Culture

This course gives strategies for students to develop the ability to communicate in a second language at a beginning level. Emphasis is on oral proficiency and listening skills. Students will also examine a Christian theology of language learning based on linguistic hospitality.