Program: English/Writing Studies, BA - Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Apr 10, 2025

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

The Writing Studies Track enables students to design a course of study in the theory and practice of writing in a variety of genres. A student who completes this track will be able to demonstrate skills in the analysis, construction, and presentation of texts; to identify and apply productive, effective, and creative approaches to writing tasks for diverse audiences; and to create a portfolio of writing for use in applying to graduate programs or for professional positions. The Writing Studies Track prepares students for any career that requires professional writing skills.

Liberal Studies: 46-47

As outlined in the with the following specifications:

Humanities-Literature:

ENGL 122 - Introduction to English Studies Credits: 3

Mathematics: 3

Liberal Studies Electives: 6

No courses with ENGL prefix

College: 0-8

Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1)

Major: 36

Required Courses:

Literary Survey Courses: 6

Two literary survey courses from the following:

ENGL 210 - British Literature to 1660 Credits: 3
ENGL 211 - British Literature to 1660-1900 Credits: 3
ENGL 212 - American Literature: Beginnings to 1900 Credits: 3
ENGL 213 - British and American Literature Since 1900 Credits: 3
ENGL 226 - Survey of Global Literature Since 1900 Credits: 3

Writing Course: 3

One writing course from the following:

ENGL 220 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
ENGL 221 - Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 222 - Technical Writing Credits: 3

Language Course: 3

One language course from the following:

ENGL 208 - Introduction to Film Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 308 - Critical Theory Credits: 3
ENGL 313 - Rhetorical Trends and Traditions Credits: 3

Capstone course:

ENGL 484 - Topics in English Studies Credits: 3

Controlled Electives:

(2)

Craft and Genre: 6

Two courses from craft and genre:

ENGL 220 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
ENGL 221 - Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 222 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 321 - Persuasive Speech and Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 325 - Writing Poetry Credits: 3
ENGL 326 - Writing Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 327 - Writing Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3
ENGL 347 - Playwriting Credits: 3
or
THTR 347 - Playwriting Credits: 3

Forms and Theories: 3

One course from Forms and Theories:

ENGL 308 - Critical Theory Credits: 3
ENGL 335 - Literary Nonfiction Credits: 3
ENGL 340 - The Novel Credits: 3
ENGL 341 - Poetry Credits: 3
ENGL 342 - Short Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 343 - Drama Credits: 3
ENGL 450 - Film Theory Credits: 3

Studio/Portfolio/Career Preparation: 6

Two courses from Studio/Portfolio/Career Preparation:

ENGL 360 - Editing and Publishing Credits: 3
ENGL 420 - Writers’ Studio Credits: 3
ENGL 483 - Honors Thesis Credits: 1-6
Credits:

Free Electives: 29-38

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) Intermediate-level foreign language may be included in Liberal Studies electives.

(2) An internship, aside from counting for up to 6cr toward the major, makes the BA degree recipient much more employable by providing job experience. Students should see the English BA internship director for advice about available openings.