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Writing Lower Division Courses
University Seminar now teaches introductory composition courses and offers a writing waiver by portfolio. For questions and registration for lower division composition classes (WR 122 or 227), please visit the University Seminar office (Central 008).
Upper Division Courses
Note: ENG 298 is a prerequisite to all upper division writing classes. WR 230, 241 and 242 are additional prerequisites for upper division fiction writing, poetry writing, and creative non-fiction writing courses.
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WR 455 - The History of Publishing: From Alphabet to E-Book
4 credits
Explores the history of the book in the West from the invention of writing to electronic publication. Topics include authorship, publication, manufacture, distribution, reception, competition, and the survival of books. Introduces students to various writing professions through visits from professional writers. Recommended: ENG 300 .
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WR 460 - Advanced Topics in Creative Nonfiction
4 credits
Designed for advanced students who are serious about pursuing the nonfiction essay genre, with an eye towards publication or to round out a portfolio of sample work for employment.Prerequisite(s): WR 350 and ENG 298 .
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WR 472 - Teaching Written Composition
4 credits
Preparation for teaching writing in K–14 language arts and composition classes. Emphasizes recent theory and research in the teaching of writing. Class members learn to model desirable writing and learning behaviors.Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 .
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WR 493 - Topics in Rhetoric
4 credits
Explores a range of rhetorical theories and practices. Topics may include Western rhetorical history and traditions, discourse analysis, twentieth-century rhetorical theory, rhetoric and the body, women in rhetoric, rhetoric and cultural studies, and rhetoric and technology. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics.Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 .
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WR 503 - Thesis
Credits to be arranged.
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WR 505 - Writing and Conference*
Credits to be arranged
Writing and Conference*
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WR 507 - Writing Seminar*
Credits to be arranged
Writing Seminar*
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WR 509 - Practicum*
Credits to be arranged
Practicum*
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WR 514 - Advanced Composition
4 credits
A writing-intensive course for English and writing majors and minors. Offers advanced instruction and practice in writing.Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 . (Students registering at the 414 level must be English and writing majors or minors or have instructor consent.)
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WR 515 - Supervised Tutoring Practicum
1 to 2 credits
Trains students to tutor students of all disciplines. Tutors are responsible for giving writing assistance on a one-on-one basis or in groups. Good writing and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.Prerequisite(s): ENG 298 and instructor consent.
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WR 520 - Beyond the Workshop
2 credits
Students engage in activities aimed at the refinement and application of creative writing skills developed in workshops. These activities include enhancement of student portfolios, assembly of materials for publication, preparation for vocal readings, exercises in small press publishing, production and promotion of SOU’s literary journal West Wind Review, curatorship and promotion of Emergent Forms: A 21st Century Reading Series, and facilitation of regular student readings/open mic nights and other community-based literary events. Students serve on this independent, student-staffed literary magazine. Duties include selecting, editing, and responding to submitted manuscripts, as well as conducting community events and business relations to further the scope and financial success of the journal.Prerequisite(s): At least two 300-level Creative Writing courses and one 400-level course.
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WR 530 - Advanced Fiction Writing: Short Story
4 credits
Intensive workshop emphasizing the particulars of the short story. Students are expected to complete and submit one story. They also distribute copies of and read from their work.Prerequisite(s): WR 330 .
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WR 541 - Advanced Poetry Writing
4 credits
Intensive workshop emphasizing the particulars of writing and compiling a collection of poetry. Students are expected to complete a book-length manuscript of poetry and to engage in the process of writing and revising.Prerequisite(s): WR 341 .
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WR 555 - The History of Publishing: From Alphabet to E-Book
4 credits
Explores the history of the book in the West from the invention of writing to electronic publication. Topics include authorship, publication, manufacture, distribution, reception, competition, and the survival of books. Introduces students to various writing professions through visits from professional writers. Recommended: ENG 300 .
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WR 560 - Advanced Topics in Creative Nonfiction
4 credits
Designed for advanced students who are serious about pursuing the nonfiction essay genre, with an eye towards publication or to round out a portfolio of sample work for employment.Prerequisite(s): Portfolio and WR 350 (See department office for portfolio expectations)
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WR 572 - Teaching Written Composition
4 credits
Preparation for teaching writing in K–14 language arts and composition classes. Emphasizes recent theory and research in the teaching of writing. Class members learn to model desirable writing and learning behaviors.Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 .
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WR 593 - Topics in Rhetoric
4 credits
Explores a range of rhetorical theories and practices. Topics may include Western rhetorical history and traditions, discourse analysis, twentieth-century rhetorical theory, rhetoric and the body, women in rhetoric, rhetoric and cultural studies, and rhetoric and technology. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics.Prerequisite(s): ENG 300 .
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