Course variations

Course summary

The creative writing concentration provides students with an opportunity to explore and develop their skills as writers of poetry, fiction, drama, and/or screenplays. Combining individualized instruction with workshop interaction, the English Department's creative writing courses immerse students in the processes of discovery, expression, and rewriting; engage them with questions of form and structure; and give them practice in the art of rewriting.

Program modules

The creative writing curriculum consists of the following courses: Introduction to Creative Writing, Writing Poetry, Writing Fiction, Playwriting/Screenwriting, Advanced Poetry Writing, and Advanced Fiction Writing. English(Special Topics in Writing) offers specialized courses in creative writing--one example of such a course is the journal-based "Dreamworks" poetry-writing class.

Entry requirement for international students

Freshman admission decisions are based on the following elements: Completion of the 14 required core academic subjects: 4 units of English, 3 units of mathematics (2 units of algebra plus 1 of advanced math, trigonometry, geometry, or calculus), 2 units of natural science (including at least 1 unit of biology, chem-istry, or physics), 2 units of a single foreign language, 1 unit of American History, 1 unit of European history, world history, or world geography, 1 unit of visual or performing arts, A core GPA that is computed based on the 14 units listed above. Note: Course grades in these core academic subjects are weighted by UT to reflect enrollment in any of the following: Advanced Placement (AP): +1 point, International Baccalaureate (IB): +1 point, Honors: +.5 point, College Dual Enrollment: +.5 point, Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT). UT uses the standard ACT exam, without essay, and the critical reading and mathematics sub scores from the SAT exam for admission decisions. Other important factors include the Personal Statement, where an applicant provides further information that may, for example, address the applicants potential for success in college. Students should demonstrate English proficiency if native language is not English. This can be done in one of the following ways: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 523 on the paper-based test, 193 on the computer-based test, or 70 on the internet-based (iBT). Two semesters or three quarters of college-level English composition with a grade of C or better at an accredited college or university in the United States. ACT (English sub-score of 21 is required) or SAT (verbal score of 510 is required) for U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. Scores must be received from the Educational Testing Service (copies are not acceptable). IELTS - a minimum score of 6.5. Completion of the University of Tennessee English Language Institutes (ELI).

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Tennessee

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English