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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 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. 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.
The 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) 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. They also think reflectively and critically about their role as writers for professional and civic life. Students are encouraged to participate in UMD-sponsored internships in professional writing, corporate communication, editing, and publishing.
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 University of Minnesota Duluth students who change colleges to College of Liberal Arts 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
Students majoring in Writing Studies must complete a minor or second major in a field other than professional writing or information design.
Advanced Writing Requirement (3 cr)
WRIT 31xx - Adv Writing (3 cr)
Required Capstone (1 cr)
WRIT 4506 - Capstone Course: Senior Portfolio Preparation
(1.0 cr)
Writing Electives (15 cr)
Take 15 credits from the following list. Most WRIT 1xxx-4xxx courses apply here. (This excludes WRIT 1120 and 31xx.) WRIT 4197-Internship may be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Take 15 or more credit(s) from the following:
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WRIT 1006 - Journal and Memoir Writing
[LE CAT]
(3.0 cr)
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WRIT 1017 {Inactive}
[LE CAT8]
(3.0 cr)
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WRIT 2220 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
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WRIT 2595 - Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned)
(3.0 cr)
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WRIT 4100 - Introduction to Grant Writing and Project Planning
(3.0 cr)
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WRIT 4197 - Internship in Writing
(1.0-3.0 cr)
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WRIT 4220 - Document Design and Graphics
(3.0 cr)
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WRIT 4230 - Web Design and Digital Culture
(3.0 cr)
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WRIT 4260 - Visual Narrative and Analytical Design
(3.0 cr)
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WRIT 4290 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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WRIT 4300 - Research Methods for the Study of Writing
(3.0 cr)
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WRIT 4591 - Independent Study
(1.0-3.0 cr)
Related Field Electives (6-9 cr)
Take any 2-3 1xxx-4xxx level courses in COMM, ENGL, FMIS, JOUR, LING or TH, totaling at least 6 credits.
COMM 1xxx-4xxx
or
ENGL 1xxx-4xxx
or
FMIS 1xxx-4xxx
or
JOUR 1xxx-4xxx
or
LING 1xxx-4xxx
or
TH 1xxx-4xxx
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
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