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This skills-based course provides a practical introduction to editorial practices and processes. The primary emphasis will be upon learning the principles and tasks of copyediting (e.g., marking manuscripts, developing style sheets, writing queries, and communicating with authors) and applying these principles via a collaborative final project for a partner. Students will learn how to produce clear, consistent, cohesive, and correct content that meets the needs of various professional,

Continued study of forms, techniques, genres, and theories of fiction writing. Emphasis on further development of students' skills in writing and self-criticism through intensive workshop experience. Readings in contemporary fiction.

Continued study of forms, techniques, genres, and theories of poetry. Emphasis on further development of students' skills in writing and self-criticism through intensive workshop experience. Readings in contemporary poetry.

Study of forms, techniques, genres, and theories of creative nonfiction writing and the differences with other rhetorical styles of nonfiction. Emphasis on further development of studentsƒ?? skills in writing and self-criticism through intensive workshop experience. Readings in contemporary creative nonfiction. Permission of instructor.

This course is designed as a practicum for students interested in literary publishing. The central focus of the course is the production of The Trident, the undergraduate literary journal at Fredonia. Over the course of this semester, this class will advertise, solicit, screen, and file manuscripts, handle rejection and acceptance letters, design, edit, and prepare a volume of The Trident for publication. We will discuss national literary journals, both online and in print

Students will be required to explore issues of form and theory relevant to both poetry and prose and to write in both genres. Sample topics for poetry might be the implicit politics involved in writing in form in the 21st century, the complex issues surrounding the use of the lyric "I" in poetry, and the question of what different genres and modes of poetry can do (theorize, express, authenticate, narrate, etc.); sample topics for prose might include the distinctions that are made between genre and literary fiction, the question of what responsibilities, if any, a fiction writer has when he/she writes, and the sometimes complicated implications that point of view can have for narrative.

The course focuses on the issues surrounding "fact" vs. "opinion" in journalism, including discussion of concepts such as objectivity, truth, and the importance of background, context and balance. Students will gain experience with techniques appropriate to presentation of opinion and critical commentary such as columns, editorials, cartoons and critical reviews of the arts as well as learning how to thoughtfully critique such work.

Building on the work done in ENGL 100, this is a non-fiction writing workshop course in which students compose papers in argumentation, exposition, and narration. As part of the workshop, they will analyze, respond to, and edit the work of others. There will also be an emphasis on developing informational literacy, which includes gathering, evaluating, and synthesizing multiple sources in order to support or refute a claim. Students will also read professional texts that focus on advanced composing techniques, conventions, and styles.

In this course, we will isolate and study strategies for identifying issues, determining positions, assessing claims and reasons, locating and evaluating supporting evidence, and writing essays that represent clear and convincing arguments in themselves.

This course combines domestic or international travel with real-world travel writing experiences, the kind of writing in demand in national publications, whether in print or online. Students will study the conventions of travel writing in different forms and practice writing a variety of travel pieces for publication. In a writing workshop, students will use their travel experiences to collaboratively and individually produce travel guides for specific audiences of their choice.

This course helps writers move beyond notions of "correctness" in matters of grammar and style to appreciate the nuances involved in crafting well-written persuasive prose for a variety of audiences, purposes, and contexts. It empowers students to approach grammar, syntax, and punctuation as rhetorical tools and to make thoughtful decisions among equally acceptable alternatives to suit the goals and needs of different audiences, assignments, and contexts. Because professional writers often work for an organization or institution, the course also introduces students to the notion of a style guide, preparing them to work with whatever house style is adopted by a specific profession or publication.

This writing-intensive course will use a variety of methods, materials, and rhetorical approaches to explore and respond to contemporary social change issues such as sustainability, democracy, social justice, and community engagement. In addition to literary works and nonfiction texts, students will analyze film, Internet, popular press and social media sources to evaluate the effectiveness of different writing/communication genres and to help them engage in several real world writing projects.

Focus on the development of students' ability to communicate in the business and professional world through the letter, memorandum, and in-house report. Emphasis on the importance of written communication as a tool for problem-solving in administrative and management settings.

A writing workshop course in which students practice research-based writing for multiple academic audiences, investigate discourse conventions for a variety of academic disciplines and fields of study, and use critical reading, writing, and discussion to inform their writing.

Workshop-oriented course in which students write, examine, and discuss the essay as a distinct mode. Through the course, students can expect to extend the range of their writing, their understanding of rhetorical traditions, and their freedom and flexibility as writers of essays.

This course has two main goals, both of which will help prepare students to be informed and skilled citizens of an increasingly digital world. First, the course will prepare students to reflect on and think critically about the wide-ranging effects of digital communication. Second, students will compose for digital spaces using a range of modes and media.

Variable-content course; topic announced in the online Course Offerings each semester.