ENGL 420 - Senior Seminar in Writing

Institution:

Tusculum University

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Description:

The culminating course for those in the writing concentration, this seminar offers students a final opportunity for peer critique and provides a transition to the next stage of their writing lives. Students will complete a final portfolio of their best creative and/or journalistic work, which they will edit for publication. After performing a market analysis to determine suitable venues for their manuscripts, students will study the art of writing query and cover letters, will prepare their pieces for submission, and will submit work to appropriate publications. Students will also fulfill their public speaking requirement in this course by preparing professional presentations such as literary readings and conference papers. The course also offers preparation for students interested in pursuing writing at the graduate level. Learning Outcome: Self Knowledge. Prerequisites: ENGL 320 or ENGL 321 and senior status. Offered every year.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tusculum.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 636-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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