MA in Writing Curriculum

Semester 1

ENG 612 Introductory Residency in Creative Writing – 3 hours

The majority of instruction for this course takes place during the intensive residency; however, the course also requires students to complete significant pre-assignments before arriving at residency: students submit original creative writing to be discussed during the residency Workshop and read and respond to materials in the Workshop Booklet. In addition, students read all other assigned texts, including books and/or scripts in common. Students view films, when required. Students are also required to participate in orientations and curriculum sessions, including a virtual Workshop facilitated before residency by a faculty workshop leader. In residency Workshop, students are expected to be open to the comments of faculty and students, to provide comments on the work of other students, and to participate in any other assignments presented by Workshop faculty. In addition to Workshop, students attend required lectures, conferences, and readings, and participate in cross-genre and/or interrelatedness-of-the-arts activities. Students submit residency reports and a Workshop evaluation.

ENG 613 Introductory Independent Writing and Reading – 12 hours

After successfully participating in the ENG-612 residency, students who intend to complete this independent study in one semester begin ENG-613: Introductory Independent Writing and Reading in Creative Writing. The student and assigned mentor create an Independent Study Plan, which includes extensive assignments of original creative writing, an individualized reading list, and short critical writing assignments. During the independent study, students submit packets to their mentors, at scheduled intervals, containing a specified amount of material that includes new and revised work, and critical writing assignments. The mentor replies to each student packet on an individual basis, providing critique and instruction to the student in a written or recorded response. Students submit other assignments throughout the course, including evaluations and a student curriculum vitae, which includes a bibliography of books and/or scripts read.

Students enrolled in this course may choose to add a travel option which allows them to engage in writing, reading, and research that emphasizes the literature of the international destination.

Prerequisites: ENG-612 or equivalent and permission of Chair or Associate Programs Director.

ENG 612 Introductory Residency in Creative Writing – 3 hours

The majority of instruction for this course takes place during the intensive residency; however, the course also requires students to complete significant pre-assignments before arriving at residency: students submit original creative writing to be discussed during the residency Workshop and read and respond to materials in the Workshop Booklet. In addition, students read all other assigned texts, including books and/or scripts in common. Students view films, when required. Students are also required to participate in orientations and curriculum sessions, including a virtual Workshop facilitated before residency by a faculty workshop leader. In residency Workshop, students are expected to be open to the comments of faculty and students, to provide comments on the work of other students, and to participate in any other assignments presented by Workshop faculty. In addition to Workshop, students attend required lectures, conferences, and readings, and participate in cross-genre and/or interrelatedness-of-the-arts activities. Students submit residency reports and a Workshop evaluation.

ENG 614 Extended Introductory Independent Writing and Reading – 6 hours

After successfully participating in the ENG-612 residency, students wishing to extend their independent study over two semesters begin ENG-614: Extended Introductory Independent Writing and Reading in Creative Writing-I, the first part of the introductory independent study. The student and assigned mentor create an Independent Study Plan, which includes extensive assignments of original creative writing, an individualized reading list, and short critical writing assignments to be completed in ENG-614 and ENG-615, the second part of the independent study. The student typically studies with the same mentor for ENG-614 and ENG-615.

During ENG-614, students submit packets to their mentors, at scheduled intervals, containing a specified amount of material that includes new and revised work, and critical writing assignments. The mentor replies to each student packet on an individual basis, providing critique and instruction to the student in a written or recorded response. Students submit other assignments throughout the course, including evaluations and a student curriculum vitae, which includes a bibliography of books and/or scripts read. After completion of ENG-614, students enter ENG-615 to finish the second part of their Introductory independent study.

Students enrolled in this course may choose to add a travel option which allows them to engage in writing, reading, and research that emphasizes the literature of the international destination.

Prerequisites: ENG-612 or equivalent and permission of Chair or Associate Programs Director

ENG 615 Extended Introductory Independent Writing and Reading – 6 hours

After successfully participating in the ENG-612 residency and completing ENG-614, students wishing to extend their independent study over two semesters begin ENG-615: Extended Introductory Independent Writing and Reading in Creative Writing-II, the second part of the introductory independent study. The student, who typically studies with the same mentor for ENG-614 and ENG-615, continues with the Independent Study Plan, which includes extensive assignments of original creative writing, an individualized reading list, and short critical writing assignments. During ENG-615, students submit packets to their mentors, at scheduled intervals, containing a specified amount of material that includes new and revised work, and critical writing assignments. The mentor replies to each student packet on an individual basis, providing critique and instruction to the student in a written or recorded response. Students submit other assignments throughout the course, including evaluations and a student curriculum vitae, which includes a bibliography of books and/or scripts read.

Prerequisites: ENG-614 or equivalent and permission of Chair or Associate Programs Director.

Semester 2

ENG 622 Intermediate Residency in Creative Writing – 3 hours

The majority of instruction for this intermediate course takes place during the intensive residency; however, the course also requires students to complete significant pre-assignments before arriving at residency: students submit original creative writing to be discussed during the residency Workshop and read and respond to materials in the Workshop Booklet. In addition, students read all other assigned texts, including books and/or scripts in common and small group discussion materials. Students view films, when required. Students are also required to participate in orientations and curriculum sessions, including a virtual Workshop facilitated before residency by a faculty workshop leader. In residency Workshop, students are expected to be open to the comments of faculty and students, to provide comments on the work of other students, and to participate in any other assignments presented by Workshop faculty. In addition to Workshop, students attend required lectures, conferences, small group discussions, and readings, and participate in cross-genre and/or interrelatedness-of-the-arts activities. Students submit residency reports and a Workshop evaluation.

Prerequisite courses: ENG-613 or ENG-615 or equivalent and permission of Chair or Associate Programs Director

ENG 623 Intermediate Independent Writing and Reading – 12 hours

After successfully participating in the ENG-622 residency, students who intend to complete this independent study in one semester begin ENG-623: Intermediate Independent Writing and Reading in Creative Writing. The student and assigned mentor create an Independent Study Plan, which includes extensive assignments of original creative writing, an individualized reading list, and short critical writing assignments. During the independent study, students submit packets to their mentors, at scheduled intervals, containing a specified amount of material that includes new and revised work, and critical writing assignments. The mentor replies to each student packet on an individual basis, providing critique and instruction to the student in a written or recorded response. Students submit other assignments throughout the course, including evaluations and an updated student curriculum vitae, which includes a bibliography of books and/or scripts read. If ENG623 is taken by a MAW student, the coursework culminates with a chapbook-length manuscript of original creative writing with a critical introduction.

Students enrolled in this course may choose to add a travel option which allows them to engage in writing, reading, and research that emphasizes the literature of the international destination.

Prerequisite courses: ENG-622 or equivalent and permission of Chair or Associate Programs Director.

ENG 632 Advanced Residency I in Creative Writing (or ENG 637 or ENG662 or ENG672*) – 3 hours

The majority of instruction for this advanced course takes place during the intensive residency; however, the course also requires students to complete significant pre-assignments before arriving at residency: students submit original creative writing to be discussed during the residency Workshop and read and respond to materials in the Workshop Booklet. In addition, students read all other assigned texts, including books and/or scripts in common and small group discussion materials. Students view films, when required. Students are also required to participate in orientations and curriculum sessions, including a virtual Workshop facilitated before residency by a faculty workshop leader. In residency Workshop, students are expected to be open to the comments of faculty and students, to provide comments on the work of other students, and to participate in any other assignments presented by Workshop faculty. In addition to Workshop, students attend required lectures, conferences, small group discussions, and readings, and participate in cross-genre and/or interrelatedness-of-the-arts activities. Students submit residency reports and a Workshop evaluation. If a student takes ENG-632 as the MAW Capstone Residency, the student must also fulfill all Capstone requirements and accordingly earns 5 credits for ENG-632.

Prerequisite courses: ENG-623 or ENG-625 or equivalent and permission of the Chair or Associate Programs Director

ENG 622 Intermediate Residency in Creative Writing – 3 hours

The majority of instruction for this intermediate course takes place during the intensive residency; however, the course also requires students to complete significant pre-assignments before arriving at residency: students submit original creative writing to be discussed during the residency Workshop and read and respond to materials in the Workshop Booklet. In addition, students read all other assigned texts, including books and/or scripts in common and small group discussion materials. Students view films, when required. Students are also required to participate in orientations and curriculum sessions, including a virtual Workshop facilitated before residency by a faculty workshop leader. In residency Workshop, students are expected to be open to the comments of faculty and students, to provide comments on the work of other students, and to participate in any other assignments presented by Workshop faculty. In addition to Workshop, students attend required lectures, conferences, small group discussions, and readings, and participate in cross-genre and/or interrelatedness-of-the-arts activities. Students submit residency reports and a Workshop evaluation.

Prerequisite courses: ENG-613 or ENG-615 or equivalent and permission of Chair or Associate Programs Director

ENG 624 Extended Intermediate Independent Wring and Reading – 6 hours

After successfully participating in the ENG-622 residency, students wishing to extend their independent study over two semesters begin ENG-624: Intermediate Independent Writing and Reading-I, the first part of the intermediate independent study. The student and assigned mentor create an Independent Study Plan, which includes extensive assignments of original creative writing, an individualized reading list, and short critical writing assignments to be completed in ENG-624 and ENG-625, the second part of the intermediate independent study. The student typically studies with the same mentor for ENG-624 and ENG-625. During the independent study, students submit packets to their mentors, at scheduled intervals, containing a specified amount of material that includes new and revised work, and critical writing assignments. The mentor replies to each student packet on an individual basis, providing critique and instruction to the student in a written or recorded response. Students submit other assignments throughout the course, including evaluations and an updated student curriculum vitae, which includes a bibliography of books and/or scripts read. After the completion of ENG-624, students enter ENG-625 to finish the second part of their intermediate independent study.

Students enrolled in this course may choose to add a travel option which allows them to engage in writing, reading, and research that emphasizes the literature of the international destination.

Prerequisite courses: ENG-622 or equivalent and permission of Chair or Associate Programs Director

ENG 625 Extended Intermediate Independent Wring and Reading – 6 hours

After successfully participating in the ENG-622 residency and completing ENG-624, students wishing to extend their independent study over two semesters begin ENG-625: Extended Intermediate Independent Writing and Reading, the second part of the intermediate independent study. The student, who typically studies with the same mentor for ENG-624 and ENG-625, continues with the Independent Study Plan, which includes extensive assignments of original creative writing, an individualized reading list, and short critical writing assignments.

During ENG-625, students submit packets to their mentors, at scheduled intervals, containing a specified amount of material that includes new and revised work, and critical writing assignments. The mentor replies to each student packet on an individual basis, providing critique and instruction to the student in a written or recorded response. Students submit other assignments throughout the course, including evaluations and an updated student curriculum vitae, which includes a bibliography of books and/or scripts read. If ENG625 is taken by a MAW student, the coursework culminates with a chapbook-length manuscript of original creative writing with a critical introduction.

Prerequisite courses: ENG-624 or equivalent and permission of Chair or Associate Programs Director

ENG 632 Advanced Residency I in Creative Writing (or ENG 637 or ENG662 or ENG672*) – 3 hours

The majority of instruction for this advanced course takes place during the intensive residency; however, the course also requires students to complete significant pre-assignments before arriving at residency: students submit original creative writing to be discussed during the residency Workshop and read and respond to materials in the Workshop Booklet. In addition, students read all other assigned texts, including books and/or scripts in common and small group discussion materials. Students view films, when required. Students are also required to participate in orientations and curriculum sessions, including a virtual Workshop facilitated before residency by a faculty workshop leader. In residency Workshop, students are expected to be open to the comments of faculty and students, to provide comments on the work of other students, and to participate in any other assignments presented by Workshop faculty. In addition to Workshop, students attend required lectures, conferences, small group discussions, and readings, and participate in cross-genre and/or interrelatedness-of-the-arts activities. Students submit residency reports and a Workshop evaluation. If a student takes ENG-632 as the MAW Capstone Residency, the student must also fulfill all Capstone requirements and accordingly earns 5 credits for ENG-632.

Prerequisite courses: ENG-623 or ENG-625 or equivalent and permission of the Chair or Associate Programs Director