Writing 989

The Writing Program offers a writing minor that serves students who wish to both study and practice writing. This minor provides education in the conventions and theories of rhetoric, composition, and professional writing; intensive training in professional and academic writing studies; and practical experience in writing, revising, and editing relevant to a wide variety of professions. This is an advantageous course of study for those who are planning careers as professional writers or editors as well as those whose academic and professional skills will demand proficient writing skills. Courses in the minor will teach students about the various forms of writing they are likely to encounter, provide opportunities to experiment with their own writing processes, and teach them how to modify writing styles for different audiences and settings.