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The Writing major<\/a> consists of 40 credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll learn how to write compelling fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We offer workshop classes in specific genres and lecture classes that will introduce you to a variety of literary traditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll also complete coursework and projects in literary history and theory, literature, syntax, technical writing, and other subjects that will expand your experience as a writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On top of all that, you\u2019ll get to enroll in advanced seminars, allowing you to get additional experience in areas of your choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n English students enjoy visiting author events, guest talks, and extracurricular experiences<\/a> such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also write for, edit, or help publish Satori<\/a>, the English Department\u2019s annual literary journal, or WSU\u2019s campus newspaper,\u00a0The Winonan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For even more experience outside the classroom, you can work as a tutor in the university\u2019s Writing Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students can also join the Winona Wordsmiths, a student-led reading group that meets weekly to read each other\u2019s fiction and poetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our program\u2019s graduates have careers as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other graduates work in digital media, marketing, and web writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some alumni use their Writing degree to attend graduate school and study English, Philosophy, Law, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Office Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday\u2013Friday: 8:30am-4pm<\/p>\n Summer hours may vary<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n 507.457.2431<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n Email Ann-Marie Dunbar <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nGet Involved on Campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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