Writing Certificate Senior Seminar: Writing and Publishing
WRCT 350
Spring 2019
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| Certificates: Writing |
This is the required capstone for the Writing Certificate Program. This new version of the course offers you an opportunity to develop your writing, work closely with other certificate seniors, and receive advice from professionals about editing and compiling work for publication. Visiting writers and editors will speak in class and the schedule includes several social occasions--receptions, talks, and dinners. Guest speakers from the world of writing and publishing will talk about their experiences with new media. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA WRCT |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
TBA |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students who have completed all course work for the writing certificate are eligible to take this (required) seminar during the spring of either their junior or senior year. A student who still needs to take one last elective course may take that elective at the same time as taking the seminar. Students who have a time conflict with seminar section 1 should apply for a place in seminar section 2, and vice versa.
To apply for WRCT350, section 1 or section 2, please:
1. Submit a POI request--for one section or both.
2. Submit ALL of the following material by Thursday, November 9.
a. Submit a statement requesting a place in the seminar to Anne Greene, Writing Certificate Director at agreene@wesleyan.edu.
Rank your choice of sections, Thursday first or Friday. Each section is capped at approximately 15. You may apply for both sections.
b. If you have not done so already, submit a hard completed copy of the certificate's Planning/Completion form to Ryan Launder, Downey House room 106.
Section 1 will be taught by Lisa Weinert, who has been an editor and publicist for the past 15 years, publishing and promoting hundreds of best-selling and award-winning authors and witnessing first-hand how the written word transforms lives.
Students enrolled in section 1 or 2 will receive a detailed course description from the instructor(s).
Prof. Anne Greene will handle administrative arrangements for the course during pre-registration and during the semester. You are welcome to contact her. |
| Instructor(s): Greene,Anne F. Weinert,Lisa Times: ....R.. 06:00PM-08:30PM; Location: DWNY100; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 15 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA |
Examinations and Assignments:
TBA |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students who have completed all course work for the writing certificate are eligible to take this (required) seminar during the spring of either their junior or senior year. A student who still needs to take one last elective course may take that elective at the same time as taking the seminar. Students who have a time conflict with seminar section 1 should apply for a place in seminar section 2, and vice versa.
To apply for WRCT350, section 1 or section 2, please:
1. Submit a POI request--for one section or both.
2. Submit ALL of the following material by Thursday, November 9.
a. Submit a statement requesting a place in the seminar to Anne Greene, Writing Certificate Director at agreene@wesleyan.edu. \nRank your choice of sections, Thursday first or Friday. Each section is capped at approximately 15. You may apply for both sections.
b. If you have not done so already, submit a hard completed copy of the certificate's Planning/Completion form to Ryan Launder, Downey House room 106.
Section 2 will be taught by journalist Steve Almond, award-winning writer of both nonfiction and fiction. He is the author of eight books including New York Times bestsellers, and his work appears in collections of Best American Short Stories and Best American Mystery Stories. Students enrolled in section 1 or 2 will receive a detailed course description from the instructor(s).
Prof. Anne Greene will handle administrative arrangements for the course during pre-registration and during the semester. You are welcome to contact her. |
| Instructor(s): Greene,Anne F. Almond,Steven B. Times: .....F. 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: DWNY100; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 15 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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