Bachelor of Arts in English, Writing Concentration
The Writing concentration gives students the opportunity to practice and reflect upon writing, editing, and reading skills in courses ranging from professional editing to creative writing workshops. Additionally, students can learn about theories of rhetoric, composition, and linguistics, which will complement their developing skills.
Writing concentration classes encourage habits of mind necessary for the craft and processes of writing. You will learn strategies for producing, editing, and publishing your work in several genres. You will learn about situating writing in rhetorical, literary, professional, and community-based contexts. You will critically reflect upon the significance of composing and publishing texts for particular audiences and rhetorical situations. A Writing Internship course helps you put that expertise to work as you write and edit for campus and community organizations. Finally, you will showcase your writing in an electronic portfolio, where you can draw upon the many kinds of writing you have done in your classes.
Under the guidance of experienced professors who are published writers, students will also have the opportunity to contribute to departmental and university publications. All Writing concentration students will work together to write, design, and edit the Post Parade, the department's alumni newsletter. Students also have the opportunity to intern with professional publications such as Fort Hays Studies and Teacher-Scholar: The Journal of the State Comprehensive University. In addition, students may get involved with Fort Hays' literary and arts journal, Lines from the Middle of Nowhere.
Currently available on-campus only
Program of Study: 120 Credit Hours
English Core Courses: 21 Credit Hours
- ENG 126 Introduction to Literature
- ENG 307 Introduction to Literary Analysis and Theory
- ENG 251 Survey of American Literature I
- ENG 252 Survey of American Literature II
- ENG 261 Survey of British Literature I
- ENG 262 Survey of British Literature II
- ENG 446 Advanced Composition
- ENG 482 English Grammar
- ENG 683 History of the English Language
- ENG 099 Senior Portfolio
Writing Concentration Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
- ENG 385 Professional Editing
- COMM 345 Visual and Creative Design
- ENG 448 Writing Internship
Writing Concentration Electives: 12 Credit Hours
English Programs Electives
- ENG 146 Introduction to Creative Writing
- ENG 346 Advanced Creative Writing
- ENG 675 Playwriting/Screenwriting
- ENG 603 Technical and Professional Writing
- ENG 447 Community-Based Writing
- ENG 449 Writing for Publication
- ENG 602 Topics in Writing
- ENG 648 Theories of Rhetoric and Composition
- ENG 680 Introduction to Linguistic Science
- ENG 681 Studies in Language and Linguistics
- ENG 685 Studies in English Grammar
Non-English Programs Electives (Optional: May choose one course.)
- COMM 347 Advertising
- COMM 348 Public Relations
- COMM 620 News Practicum-Reporting and Editing
- HIST 379 Historical Methods
- INT 624 Media Continuity Writing
- INT 625 Electronic Journalism
- SOC 470 Grant Proposal Development
- BCOM 301 Business Communication
Modern Language Requirement: 10 Credit Hours