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WRI-230   Sentence Strategies3 Hours
Explores all elements of the writer's basic tool: the sentence. The course focuses on the possibilities of writing graceful, powerful, and/or effective sentences, no matter what the writer's purpose or genre. Students will analyze both professional and student models and develop tools and skills necessary to go beyond the conventional and traditional to explore the possibilities of English sentence construction in both practical and artistic composition. Prerequisite: WRI-234 or permission of the Division.
WRI-234   Advanced Writing3 Hours
Develops skills of advanced expressive, expository, and research writing--employing current aims of discourse and emphasizing peer critiquing. Students are exposed to working collaboratively on such projects as group presentations, group research, and essays. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG-120 or Advanced Standing in English.
WRI-235   Creative Writing3 Hours
An introduction to the writing of fiction, poetry, and drama. Emphasizes both the exercising of the imagination and the shaping of that imagination into artistic forms. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG-120 or Advanced Standing in English.
WRI-481   Writing Capstone3 Hours
A capstone course for writing majors, completing their coursework and complementing their Indiana Wesleyan University experience. Through class discussion, reading, research, writing, and portfolio development, students will be led to reflect upon the character and meaning of their academic and personal experiences and will be challenged to explore how these experiences may be integrated into their future work, both personal and professional.
ENG-481   English Capstone3 Hours
Leads English majors in a culminating experience of literary analysis. Through class discussion, reading, research, writing, and portfolio development, students will review explorations and connections made in their IWU coursework and then cast a vision for how they might implement what they have learned into constructive life skills.
Electives

Students must take 12 credit hours of Literature Electives (except ENG-180) and 18 credit hours of Electives in WRI-200 (or above) or the following COM courses:
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COM-223   Communication Graphics3 Hours
Course provides proficiency in theory and production skills in computer-aided graphic design for the web, print, and for a variety of communication contexts.
COM-224   Introduction to Newswriting3 Hours
A survey of the field of journalism, including the news media, the role of reporters, ethics, methods, and operations. Practical application in gathering information and writing news stories through covering campus and University-related activities. Requires field assignments and attendance at newspaper meetings. Prerequisite: ENG-120 or Advanced Standing in English.
COM-331   Public Relations Writing and Publicity3 Hours
Partnerships with public agencies allow the acquisition of professional-level experience and skills in publicity, promotion, and fund-raising in various settings. Examines how organizations interact with print, broadcast, and online media to gain publicity. Explores general principles of media relations and develops the writing, presentation, and production skills used in media relations work. Prerequisite: COM-233 or permission of Division.
COM-353   Magazine Writing3 Hours
Involves study of theory, practice, and marketing of magazine articles. Study of magazine markets and planning, gathering, organizing, writing, and marketing nonfiction articles for print and online magazine publication. Prerequisite: COM-224 or WRI-224 and permission of Division.
COM-362   Scriptwriting3 Hours
Introduces students to the various forms of scriptwriting by exploring the art of storytelling as expressed in stage and film and by studying the accepted principles that shape this art form. Develops skills in scriptwriting, particularly in the areas of adaptation, one-acts, sketch comedy, and group writing, concentrating on writing for the theatre and church. Prerequisite: ENG-120 (or writing competency requirement met) and COM-251 or permission of Division.
COM-483   Advanced Newswriting and Reporting3 Hours
A continuation of Introduction to Newswriting, with greater emphasis on practical experience and in-depth development of stories, interviewing, research methods, Internet resources, and other investigative tools for professional journalists. Gain professional experience and published clips through reporting and writing stories for a local news outlet. Prerequisite: COM-224 or WRI-224, or permission of Division.
42 credit hours
Requirements for Writing 30-hour Major*
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WRI-230   Sentence Strategies3 Hours
Explores all elements of the writer's basic tool: the sentence. The course focuses on the possibilities of writing graceful, powerful, and/or effective sentences, no matter what the writer's purpose or genre. Students will analyze both professional and student models and develop tools and skills necessary to go beyond the conventional and traditional to explore the possibilities of English sentence construction in both practical and artistic composition. Prerequisite: WRI-234 or permission of the Division.
WRI-234   Advanced Writing3 Hours
Develops skills of advanced expressive, expository, and research writing--employing current aims of discourse and emphasizing peer critiquing. Students are exposed to working collaboratively on such projects as group presentations, group research, and essays. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG-120 or Advanced Standing in English.
WRI-235   Creative Writing3 Hours
An introduction to the writing of fiction, poetry, and drama. Emphasizes both the exercising of the imagination and the shaping of that imagination into artistic forms. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG-120 or Advanced Standing in English.
WRI-481   Writing Capstone3 Hours
A capstone course for writing majors, completing their coursework and complementing their Indiana Wesleyan University experience. Through class discussion, reading, research, writing, and portfolio development, students will be led to reflect upon the character and meaning of their academic and personal experiences and will be challenged to explore how these experiences may be integrated into their future work, both personal and professional.
ENG-481   English Capstone3 Hours
Leads English majors in a culminating experience of literary analysis. Through class discussion, reading, research, writing, and portfolio development, students will review explorations and connections made in their IWU coursework and then cast a vision for how they might implement what they have learned into constructive life skills.
Electives

Students must take 12 credit hours of Literature Electives (except ENG-180) and 6 credit hours of Electives in WRI-200 (or above) or the following COM courses:
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COM-223   Communication Graphics3 Hours
Course provides proficiency in theory and production skills in computer-aided graphic design for the web, print, and for a variety of communication contexts.
COM-224   Introduction to Newswriting3 Hours
A survey of the field of journalism, including the news media, the role of reporters, ethics, methods, and operations. Practical application in gathering information and writing news stories through covering campus and University-related activities. Requires field assignments and attendance at newspaper meetings. Prerequisite: ENG-120 or Advanced Standing in English.
COM-331   Public Relations Writing and Publicity3 Hours
Partnerships with public agencies allow the acquisition of professional-level experience and skills in publicity, promotion, and fund-raising in various settings. Examines how organizations interact with print, broadcast, and online media to gain publicity. Explores general principles of media relations and develops the writing, presentation, and production skills used in media relations work. Prerequisite: COM-233 or permission of Division.
COM-353   Magazine Writing3 Hours
Involves study of theory, practice, and marketing of magazine articles. Study of magazine markets and planning, gathering, organizing, writing, and marketing nonfiction articles for print and online magazine publication. Prerequisite: COM-224 or WRI-224 and permission of Division.
COM-362   Scriptwriting3 Hours
Introduces students to the various forms of scriptwriting by exploring the art of storytelling as expressed in stage and film and by studying the accepted principles that shape this art form. Develops skills in scriptwriting, particularly in the areas of adaptation, one-acts, sketch comedy, and group writing, concentrating on writing for the theatre and church. Prerequisite: ENG-120 (or writing competency requirement met) and COM-251 or permission of Division.
COM-483   Advanced Newswriting and Reporting3 Hours
A continuation of Introduction to Newswriting, with greater emphasis on practical experience and in-depth development of stories, interviewing, research methods, Internet resources, and other investigative tools for professional journalists. Gain professional experience and published clips through reporting and writing stories for a local news outlet. Prerequisite: COM-224 or WRI-224, or permission of Division.
30 credit hours
* Taken only as a second major.

Writing Minor

For the Writing minor, students take 24 credit hours of Writing courses at the 200 level or above or any of the COM courses listed above.

24 credit hours

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