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Duluth Campus
Writing Studies B.A.English Linguistics and Writing Studies
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The major in writing studies, which offers concentrations in journalism or professional writing, explores writing as a field of inquiry: its production, its circulation, its uses, and its role in the development of individuals, professional communities, and societies. The major begins with the history of writing practices, genres, systems of production and distribution, and related institutions. A major in writing studies draws from the resources of linguistics to understand the relationships between writing, cognition, and communication. It uses the tools of qualitative, quantitative, and humanistic research to advance those explorations. It culminates in a practical examination of writing in traditional and emerging technologies. In core and elective courses, students develop skills in the analysis of rhetorical situations, the selection of media, and the production of texts appropriate for a variety of discourse communities. They also think reflectively and critically about their role as writers for professional and civic life. Students select a journalism or professional writing sub-plan to complete their study.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
Required prerequisites
Introductory Requirement (1 cr)
Transfer students with 24 or more credits and current UMD students who change colleges to CLA are exempt from this requirement. New first-year students with 24 or more PSEO credits may request to be waived from this requirement.
UST 1000 - Learning in Community
(1.0-2.0 cr)
General Requirements
Program Requirements
Requirements for the B.A. in writing studies include:
* A minor or a second major in another area of study. Students majoring in Writing Studies in either emphasis (Professional Writing or Journalism) must complete a minor or second major in a field other than Journalism, Professional Writing or Information Design.
* The journalism or professional writing concentration must be declared through the CLA Advising and Academic Services office.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Professional Writing
The professional writing curriculum synthesizes 1) knowledge and experience with writing technologies from a liberal arts, as well as a technical, perspective; 2) practice in applying principles of rhetoric, design, cultural theory, and creative thinking to the production of professional writing projects; and 3) experience in developing successful relationships with writing/design communities and other audiences. Students develop writing skills relevant to professional situations (document design and delivery, the development of varied writing techniques, and persuasive argument) with an understanding of writing's ethical and social implications.
Students are encouraged to participate in UMD-sponsored internships in professional writing, corporate communication, editing, and publishing.
Professional Writing Electives (12 cr)
* Must include one WRIT course and one JOUR course.
* WRIT 4197 may be repeated for a total of 6 cr.
* Other JOUR, LING, and WRIT courses with department approval.
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
JOUR 2001 - Introduction to Journalism
(3.0 cr)
·
JOUR 2101 - Journalist's Toolbox
(3.0 cr)
·
JOUR 2300 - Visual Journalism
(3.0 cr)
·
JOUR 2400 - Community and Journalism
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
·
JOUR 2501 - History of American Media
(3.0 cr)
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JOUR 4001 - Specialized Reporting: Narrative Nonfiction
(3.0 cr)
·
JOUR 4500 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
LING 3102 - Syntax
(3.0 cr)
·
LING 4195 - Special Topics: (various titles to be assigned)
(3.0 cr)
·
LING 4400 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 1017 {Inactive}
[LE CAT8]
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4100 - Introduction to Grant Writing and Project Planning
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4197 - Internship in Writing
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4220 - Document Design and Graphics
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4230 - Web Design and Digital Culture
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4290 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4591 - Independent Study
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4595 {Inactive}
(1.0-3.0 cr)
Journalism
The journalism curriculum engages the study and practice of mass communication in a converged, multimedia environment. It prepares students for careers as reporters, editors, producers, and photographers in print, broadcast, and multimedia news. The program is built on a liberal arts foundation, including the history, traditions, routines, and practices of journalism. Students learn the skills they need to succeed in the profession, study its legal and ethical dimensions, and examine the sociology of news and the context in which journalism is practiced.
Students are encouraged to participate in UMD-sponsored internships at news, publishing, and broadcast organizations, both locally and across the country. Additionally, students have the opportunity to do extracurricular work at the student newspaper and the public radio and television stations on campus.
Journalism Electives (9 cr)
* Must include at least one JOUR course and one WRIT course.
* JOUR 4197 may be repeated for a total of 6 cr.
* Other JOUR, LING, and WRIT courses with department approval.
Take 3 or more course(s) totaling 9 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
JOUR 2300 - Visual Journalism
(3.0 cr)
·
JOUR 2400 - Community and Journalism
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
·
JOUR 2501 - History of American Media
(3.0 cr)
·
JOUR 4001 - Specialized Reporting: Narrative Nonfiction
(3.0 cr)
·
JOUR 4197 - Journalism Internship
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
JOUR 4500 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
LING 3102 - Syntax
(3.0 cr)
·
LING 4195 - Special Topics: (various titles to be assigned)
(3.0 cr)
·
LING 4400 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 1017 {Inactive}
[LE CAT8]
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4100 - Introduction to Grant Writing and Project Planning
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4197 - Internship in Writing
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4200 - Writing and Cultures
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4220 - Document Design and Graphics
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4230 - Web Design and Digital Culture
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4260 - Visual Narrative and Analytical Design
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4290 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4300 - Research Methods for the Study of Writing
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4591 - Independent Study
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 4595 {Inactive}
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
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Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
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Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
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Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
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Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
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Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |