Writing, Minor

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