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Writing, Minor

2022-2023 Edition

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Students in the writing minor integrate theory with writing practice. Courses on writing for social media, writing in global contexts, and writing in a variety of creative genres provide students with opportunities to explore writing in diverse contexts.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Three of the four total classes must be taken at Northeastern.

Writing Theories and Methods

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete one of the following:4
ENGL 1160
Introduction to Rhetoric
ENGL 1410
Introduction to Research on Writing
ENGL 3325
Rhetoric of Law
ENGL 3381
The Practice and Theory of Teaching Writing
ENGL 3404
African American Rhetorical Traditions

Writing Electives

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete three of the following not used to fulfill another requirement:12
ENGL 1140
Grammar: The Architecture of English
ENGL 1160
Introduction to Rhetoric
ENGL 1410
Introduction to Research on Writing
ENGL 1450
Reading and Writing in the Digital Age
ENGL 2301
The Graphic Novel
ENGL 2695
Travel and Place-Based Writing
ENGL 2700
Creative Writing
ENGL 2710
Style and Editing
ENGL 2740
Writing and Community Engagement
ENGL 2760
Writing in Global Contexts
ENGL 2770
Writing to Heal
ENGL 2850
Writing for Social Media: Theory and Practice
ENGL 3325
Rhetoric of Law
ENGL 3340
Technologies of Text
ENGL 3375
Writing Boston
ENGL 3376
Creative Nonfiction
ENGL 3377
Poetry Workshop
ENGL 3378
Fiction Workshop
ENGL 3380
Writing Seminar
ENGL 3381
The Practice and Theory of Teaching Writing
ENGL 3382
Publishing in the 21st Century
ENGL 3384
The Writer’s Marketplace

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor

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