Discover all the possibilities of writing for publication
The concentration in Professional and Public writing introduces you to the discipline of writing studies and the possibilities of writing for publication. You will write and analyze a range of texts including, but not limited to, online content, business reports, magazine articles, professional correspondence, and academic essays. Professional and Public Writing majors prepare you for careers in publishing, editing, freelance writing, business communication, and grant writing. Majors are also well positioned for graduate study in English, law, and library and information sciences.
If you previously declared an English major with a concentration in Writing and Literacy, please contact your advisor.
For more information, contact:
Andy Buchenot
buchenot@iu.edu
(317) 278-0391
Cavanaugh Hall (CA) 501U
Requirements: Concentration in Professional and Public Writing
- A minimum grade of C or higher is required in each major course
- 21 credit hours must be completed IU School of Liberal Arts at IU Indianapolis
- 18 credit hours in English must be at the 300-400 level
English Common Core (12 credits)
Literary Interpretation (3 credits)
- ENG-L 202: Literary Interpretation
Language and Linguistics (3 credits)
- ENG-Z 206: Introduction to Language Use
- ENG-Z 301: History of the English Language
- ENG-Z 310: Language in Context: Sociolinguistics
Careers in English (3 credits)
- ENG-W 280: Literary Editing and Publishing
- ENG-W 365: Theory and Practice of Editing
- ENG-W 397: Writing Center Theory and Practice
- ENG-W 398: Internship in Writing
- ENG-Z 434: Introduction to TESOL Methods
English Capstone (3 credits)
- ENG-E 398: Internship in English
- ENG-E 450: Capstone in English
- ENG-L 440: Senior Seminar in Literature
- ENG-W 426: Writing for Popular and Professional Publication
Professional and Public Writing Concentration (21 credits)
Gateway Course (3 credits)
- ENG-W 210: Literacy and Public Life
Culture and Rhetoric (3 credits)
- ENG-W 310: Language and the Study of Writing
- ENG-W 366: Written Englishes: Living Cultural Realities
- ENG-W 390: Topics in Writing & Literacy*
- ENG-W 412: Technology and Literacy
Style and Grammar (3 credits)
- ENG-Z 204: Rhetorical Issues in Grammar and Usage
- ENG-W 262: Style and Voice for Writers
Writing Experience (9 credits)
- ENG-W 315: Writing for the Web
- ENG-W 318: Finding Your E-Voice
- ENG-W 331: Business and Administrative Writing
- ENG-Z 370: Second Language Writing
- ENG-W 377: Writing for Social Change
- ENG-W 390: Topics in Writing & Literacy
- ENG-W 397: Writing Center Theory and Practice
- ENG-E 398: Internship in English
- ENG-W 400: Issues in Teaching Writing
- ENG-W 426: Writing for Popular and Professional Publication
Concentration Elective (3 credits)
Choose one additional course (3 credits) from area above OR ENG-W 230, ENG-W 231, or ENG-W 270 unless taken to fulfill the School of Liberal Arts Writing Proficiency requirement.
Degree Map
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