The Writing Minor
Although the English Department does not offer a Writing Major, it provides a full range of courses in the writing of poetry, fiction, drama, and various forms of non-fiction, as well as advanced courses in expository writing. A student with a special interest in writing may count toward the major up to nine upper-division units from a selection of these courses (designated E Comp). Students who wish to take a Writing Minor in addition to an English Major are advised to take English and American literature courses (designated E Lit) exclusively for the major, E Comp courses exclusively for the minor. Except where noted, students are expected to receive a grade of C or better in each course.
The Writing Minor consists of 15 units comprised of any five courses designated as EComp, one of which must be L13 311 or L13 312, but no more than two courses (six units) on the 200-level.
With department approval, up to six units of Journalism courses in writing or editing offered in University College (the evening division) may be counted toward the Writing Minor. An off-campus internship (E Comp 298) oriented toward writing may be counted as one of the 200-level courses. These two options may not be combined; i.e., regardless of level, at least three courses (nine units) must be chosen from the English Department offerings listed above