Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing
Writing, Literature & Publishing (BA)
Holly Van Leuven wants to focus on literature and creative writing
Writing, Literature & Publishing major Holly Van Leuven now sees that her major opens up so many doors for her in the working world. (Filmed and edited by Emerson students.)
The BA program in Writing, Literature and Publishing will provide you with knowledge of literary history and forms from diverse theoretical and cultural perspectives, as well as skills to read, think, and write critically. You will acquire skills in information literacy and creative writing, with the goal of developing works in one or more literary genres.
Program Requirements
The BA degree in WLP requires 52 credits in the following (no more than 4 credits of internship may be used toward the major):
| LI 120 | Introduction to Literary Studies |
Two courses from the following:
| LI 201 | Literary Foundations |
| LI 202 | American Literature |
| LI 203 | British Literature |
Four courses from any of the 300-level Literature courses
One course from any of the 400-level Literature courses
One course from the following:
| PB 207 | Introduction to Magazine Writing |
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WR 211– WR 216 |
Introduction to Creative Writing |
One course from the following:
| PB 307 | Intermediate Magazine Writing |
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WR 311– WR 316 |
Intermediate Creative Writing |
Two courses from the following:
| PB 302 | Copyediting |
| PB 380 | Magazine Publishing Overview |
| PB 383 | Book Publishing Overview |
| PB 395 | Applications for Print Publishing |
One course in Literature, Publishing, or Writing at the 200 level or above
Please visit the courses page for a complete listing of all undergraduate courses.
Catie Colliton
Writing, Literature and Publishing major Catie Colliton describes the opportunities she's had at Emerson and what the Emerson name has done for her.
