The Marcolian Online

Feb. 1, 2007

English Department adds writing track
By: Jessie Schmac
schmacj@marietta.edu

Beginning fall semester of 2007, literature courses will not be the only option for students looking to major or minor in English. Writing courses, equipped with a shiny new prefix and all, will make up the new Creative Writing Concentration.

Creative Writing courses will now be listed under the prefix “WRIT,” while courses focusing mainly on literature will continue to be listed under “ENGL.” Also, many of the new creative writing courses will fill the writing proficiency requirement for general education classes.
Likewise, some literature courses will still fill the writing proficiency requirement, while other literature courses will continue to fill the literature requirement for students. To be sure which classes fulfill appropriate requirements, look for a “W” or “L” next to the course name in the course listings.

Aside from the new prefix and new program, the English Department is adding two new Professional Writing Courses, Business Writing and Technical Writing. These two classes will both be listed under the ‘WRIT’ prefix and will fulfill a writing proficiency requirement for students.

Faculty members within the English Department are looking forward to the new Creative Writing Concentration. “Of course I like it, I helped put it together,” says Dr. Janet Bland, Assistant Professor of English, “I think creative writing is a growth area for liberal arts colleges, and now we can offer literature and writing courses for those students seeking to do both.”

Though many Marietta College students are unaware of the changes taking place in the English Department, the department is still hoping for the new program to be very successful and engaging for students.
With the addition of two new professional writing classes, the English Department hopes to benefit students from different majors as well as english majors.

For more information regarding the changes and new program, there will be an Open House in the Writing Center, today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Any students who cannot attend the meeting should contact Dr. Bev Hogue at x4657 or hogueb@marietta.edu for more information.

New courses
WRIT 305 - Business Writing W
This class is designed for economics, management and accounting majors at the sophomore and junior levels. Attention will be paid to proposal writing, grant writing and cross-cultural communication.

WRIT 307 - Technical Writing W
This class is designed for petroleum engineering and geology majors at the junior level. Attention will be paid to basic formats of technical reports, instructions and manuals.

Writing courses
WRIT 101 - English Composition
WRIT 290 - Intro to Creative Writing
WRIT 301 - Short Fiction Workshop
WRIT 302 - Creative Nonfiction
WRIT 303 - Poetry Workshop


• Campus News • Viewpoints • Sports • Arts & Living • Greek wrap-up • Ask Marc • Spotlight • New faces at MC • Meet our staff • Staff profiles • Letters to the editor policy • History of the newspaper • Benefits of advertising • Ad rates		Feb. 1, 2007 English Department adds writing track By: Jessie Schmac schmacj@marietta.edu Beginning fall semester of 2007, literature courses will not be the only option for students looking to major or minor in English. Writing courses, equipped with a shiny new prefix and all, will make up the new Creative Writing Concentration. Creative Writing courses will now be listed under the prefix “WRIT,” while courses focusing mainly on literature will continue to be listed under “ENGL.” Also, many of the new creative writing courses will fill the writing proficiency requirement for general education classes. Likewise, some literature courses will still fill the writing proficiency requirement, while other literature courses will continue to fill the literature requirement for students. To be sure which classes fulfill appropriate requirements, look for a “W” or “L” next to the course name in the course listings. Aside from the new prefix and new program, the English Department is adding two new Professional Writing Courses, Business Writing and Technical Writing. These two classes will both be listed under the ‘WRIT’ prefix and will fulfill a writing proficiency requirement for students. Faculty members within the English Department are looking forward to the new Creative Writing Concentration. “Of course I like it, I helped put it together,” says Dr. Janet Bland, Assistant Professor of English, “I think creative writing is a growth area for liberal arts colleges, and now we can offer literature and writing courses for those students seeking to do both.” Though many Marietta College students are unaware of the changes taking place in the English Department, the department is still hoping for the new program to be very successful and engaging for students. With the addition of two new professional writing classes, the English Department hopes to benefit students from different majors as well as english majors. For more information regarding the changes and new program, there will be an Open House in the Writing Center, today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Any students who cannot attend the meeting should contact Dr. Bev Hogue at x4657 or hogueb@marietta.edu for more information. New courses WRIT 305 - Business Writing W This class is designed for economics, management and accounting majors at the sophomore and junior levels. Attention will be paid to proposal writing, grant writing and cross-cultural communication. WRIT 307 - Technical Writing W This class is designed for petroleum engineering and geology majors at the junior level. Attention will be paid to basic formats of technical reports, instructions and manuals. Writing courses WRIT 101 - English Composition WRIT 290 - Intro to Creative Writing WRIT 301 - Short Fiction Workshop WRIT 302 - Creative Nonfiction WRIT 303 - Poetry Workshop
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