Course variations

Course summary

This program offers students the opportunity to develop their writing skills in the genres of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and drama. Introductory and advanced genre courses form the core of the major, giving students an opportunity to develop their craft and aesthetics through intensive writing, reading and workshops.

Program modules

The modules are 25 credits in literature, May include literary/cultural theory and film studies at the 300 or 400 level, including a writing proficiency course: two of the following: ENG 351, 353, 354, THTR 384, FAIR 354, ENG 370, Students who earn a 3.0 or better in LING 201 may substitute a 300 or 400-level English course for ENG 370 with approval of a major advisor, Four of the following: ENG 451, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460; THTR 485; FAIR 454y. One from 451, 453, and 454 may be repeated once with a different instructor, ENG 460 may be repeated once with a different instructor, THTR 485 may be repeated under separate topics to a maximum of 12 credits, and Creative writing courses offered by Canadian-American Studies may also be counted with approval of a major advisor.

Entry requirement for international students

International students should have a minimum score on the TOEFL of 80 (internet-based), 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based). However, students with lower TOEFL scores, and/or students who are unable to take the TOEFL, may be admitted with an Academic English Program (AEP) provision if they have previously studied in the United States, completed college-level English 101 and English 102 prior to enrollment earning grades of B (3.0) or better, and demonstrate strong academic achievement.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Western Washington University

Department name

College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of English