English: Creative Writing Concentration (BA)

The creative writing concentration in the English major at Willamette offers students extended training in writing as a mode of literary analysis, a means for artistic and social expression, and a method of engagement with the world. Gaining experience writing in multiple genres (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, dramatic writing, and songwriting), creative writers choose from an array of writing and literature courses, meet and interact with visiting writers, and can apply for the opportunity to produce a creative senior thesis in a genre or genres of their choosing.

The creative writing concentration incorporates rigorous study in literary tradition, offers opportunities for co-curricular involvement and writing-related field trips, and is designed for students who want to pursue careers or lives that significantly incorporate writing. It is also an excellent double major choice for students wishing to augment their other university coursework with a range of writing skills. Students fulfill the requirements for the creative writing concentration by taking classes on campus or by taking literature and creative writing classes via study abroad programs.

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