Students cannot major in writing--the department offers a BA or BS in English--but students can take many writing courses at NDSU in pursuit of their BA or BS: creative writing courses, academic writing courses, professional writing courses, digital writing courses, and publication courses, to name the general categories. Students can also earn a Minor in Writing Studies, although that minor cannot be combined with a BA or BS in English. Consult the advising page to see the requirements for these degrees.
CCN = Common Course Numbering; the same course number is used elsewhere in the North Dakota University System.
GE = General Education Course, Communication Category
275 Introduction to Writing Studies
A broad history of writing and rhetoric as well as an introduction
to spheres of writing studies: creative, academic,
professional/technical, and public writing. Prereq: ENGL 120.
213 Literary Publications (CCN)
Theory and practice in all aspects of the process of producing a
literary magazine.
313 Literary Publications
Theory and practice in all aspects of the process of producing a
literary magazine.
320 Business and Professional Writing (GE)
Intensive practice employing the conventions of professional genres
to write for business and professional contexts and
audiences.Prereq: ENGL 120, Junior standing.
321 Writing in the Technical Professions
(GE)
Study and practice of technical communication forms produced by
engineers in their everyday professional lives. Emphasizes making
effective choices for written and oral communications intended for
other engineers as well as for more general audiences. Prereq: ENGL
120, Junior standing.
322 Creative Writing I
Imaginative writing with an emphasis on exploring multiple genres,
developing critical awareness, and becoming acquainted with the
literary fine arts. Prereq: ENGL 120.
323 Creative Writing II, (GE)
Imaginative writing with a concentration in one or two genres.
Emphasis on developing critical awareness and becoming acquainted
with the literary fine arts. Prereq: Engl 120.
324 Writing in the Sciences (GE)
The study and practice in written conventions of the sciences for
academic, scientific, and public audiences. Prereq: Engl 120.
325 Writing in the Health Professions
(GE)
The study and practice in written conventions of
the health professions for academic, educational, and public
audiences. Prereq: Engl 120.
357 Visual Culture and Language (GE)
This course will cover the rise of visual culture and the impact
this historical shift has made on print culture and writing.
Students will produce information graphics, photo essays, videos,
and other genres. Prereq: ENGL 120.
358 Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences
(GE)
Theory and practice for writing multiple genres in the humanities
and social sciences. Prereq: ENGL 120, Junior standing.
Required of all English majors.
413 Literary Publications
Theory and practice in all aspects of the process of producing a
literary magazine.
423 Creative Writing Studio
Advanced creative writing workshop with an emphasis on the student
as working writer. Readings in creative and/or critical texts and
participation in community events. Intensive workshop discussion,
with the goal of publishing a manuscript. Prereq: 275, 322, 323, or
permission of instructor.
456/656 Literacy, Culture, and Identity
Reading, writing, research, and discussion of diverse types of
literacy from functional to cultural to technological and their
roles in culture and identity formation. Completion of related
community projects. Prereq: English 120; junior status, unless
special permission is given by instructor.
457 Electronic Communication
This web-based class will explore issues related to electronic
communication through selected readings, projects that allow
students to develop skills and insight through experiential
learning, and though reflection on the dynamics of online education
itself. Prereq: ENGL 120.
458 Advanced Writing Workshop
Writing, revising, and editing projects based on rhetorical
principles. Frequent response from peers and instructor. Analysis
of selected readings and students' own writing. Prereq: ENGL 358,
Junior standing.
459/659 Researching and Writing Grants and Proposals
(GE)
A rhetorical approach to researching and writing academic grants,
business proposals, and related professional documents. Students
develop a portfolio of professionally designed and edited documents
as well as the vocabulary of grants writing and research. Prereq:
Junior standing.
467 English Studies Capstone Experience
Cumulative and integrative study for English majors of English
language, literature, and composition. Prereq: ENGL 271.