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Catalog: 2020-21 College of Liberal Arts Program: Writing, Professional Writing Concentration Minor Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Writing, Professional Writing Concentration Minor

Meet the Faculty

The Rollins Professional Writing Minor helps students who love writing to apply their passion in a competitive market for professional and technical writers. Students hone their writing style while learning specific professional writing genres in various traditional and digital platforms. They also become adept at judging situations and audiences for the most effective communication. Finally, they come to understand professional writing as a social practical with ethical implications, affecting society and individuals. Successful students will emerge as reflective and articulate writers able to contribute effectively to civic, academic, and professional endeavors in the twenty-first century.

Minor Requirements

Students seeking a minor in writing with a concentration in professional writing take six (6) courses: three (3) core courses and three (3) electives, one of which must be 300-level or above. In addition, students must submit a writing portfolio to the department in the semester of graduation.

Core Courses

Course Name

Crs:

Term Taken

Grade

Gen Ed

ENGW 217 - Introduction to Professional Writing

ENGW 277 - Visual and Verbal Text Design

Prereq(s): ENGW 140

ENGW 377 - Studies in Professional Writing

Electives

Three (3) of the courses (below) are required. One (1) elective must be at the 400 level or above.

Course Name

Crs:

Term Taken

Grade

Gen Ed

ENGW 210 - Language and Power

Prereq(s): ENGW 140.

ENGW 216 - Grammar Bootcamp

ENGW 260 - The Writer’s Craft

ENGW 261 - Writing Poetry

ENGW 262 - Writing Creative Nonfiction

ENGW 263 - Writing Fiction

ENGW 267 - Topics/Techniques in Writing

Prereq(s): ENGW 140

ENGW 360 - The Writers Bookshelf