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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will examine theories of writing from a number of perspectives. Through an analysis of their own work, students will theorize about their writing within larger contexts, approaching it from larger critical perspectives. Prerequisite: En215 or permission of Division Chair
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an upper-level course that will allow students to explore advanced techniques in editing (commercial and literary). Students will learn these techniques and may apply them to their own work and to the work of others. Prerequisite: 3 credits in a 300-level writing workshop course or permission of the Division Chair
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides students with professional experience at an advanced level. With faculty sponsorship and department approval, students may extend their educational experience into such areas as publishing, editing, research, journalism and public relations. Work will be supplemented by appropriate academic assignments and jointly supervised by an onsite reviewer and a faculty member of the department. Significant writing assignments will parallel the work experience and culminate in a reflective piece for the Creative Writing Major Portfolio. Students must submit a job description and resume to the Internship Coordinator prior to their experience and are responsible for completing the appropriate Southern Vermont College Internship forms from the Internship Coordinator and abiding by the College's policies on internships.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course allows Creative Writing students to integrate professional experience into their college learning and is designed to give students academic guidance and support in a professional area. Students may choose to work in a professional office on campus, tutor in the Writing Center, assist with Creative Writing residencies or work in an off-campus setting. Although students may be working in different environments, they will come together with a faculty member on a regular basis to share concerns, discuss common readings, and evaluate their experiences. Students will keep journals and write a culminating project documenting their experience.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course encourages and provides a senior the opportunity to develop a creative portfolio of her or his own work. Students may write one longer work or else a collection of shorter works, in the form(s) of her or his choice. The student will submit a culminating portfolio 25- 30 pages in length. Students will work with a faculty advisor throughout the project. Students are also expected to present excerpts from this work within the College community. This capstone experience is strongly advised for students who plan to pursue graduate studies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to the United States economy. It explores unemployment, inflation, economic growth and fiscal and monetary policy applications.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of demand, cost, and production theories of the firm, this course analyzes market structure, individual demand and the economic effects of qualitative factors such as pollution. Prerequisite: Ec200
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores the elements of the speech communication process and develops competency in informational and persuasive speaking skills through classroom presentations and analysis of other speakers. Specific required emphasis will be on learning and demonstrating the skills necessary to the process of preparing and presenting extemporaneous public speeches. This course fulfills the College's General Core requirement
  • 1.00 Credits

    Students develop competency in basic composition skills and the elements of writing descriptive, narrative, and expository essays. Internal documentation and summarizing are introduced. Grammar skills are addressed in a writing lab. Word processing skills are suggested. Students are required to attend a Writing Lab section for one hour each week. No credit is attached to the lab. Progression from En101 to En102 is governed by policies described in the Academic Policies section of the College Catalogue. This course fulfills the College's General Core requirement.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students who have completed one semester of En101 with a class average of D or higher, but whose portfolios have not earned a C/2.0 passing score, will be required to take a second semester of En101. ( See academic policies for details concerning transcript grade.) The course covers the same composition skills as the first semester En101, but class sizes are smaller and instructors provide a great deal of personal attention.
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