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Wr 557 Personal Essay Writing

The history and contemporary use of personal essay as a mode of creative communication; gives an understanding of and practice in this kind of writing.

Credits

4

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as Wr 457 and may be taken only once for credit.

Prerequisite

Wr 214 or Wr 228. Instructor approval required.