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Creative Writing Minor

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Creative Writing minors apply their training in positions that call for writing and editing. This includes options in digital/tech fields.

Students who earn the Certificate in Publishing are equipped to move into careers in the publishing industry.

Creative Writing students are qualified to move into fields of professional communication, including those with government agencies and marketing firms.

Participate in a rigorous apprenticeship in the art and craft of creating literature

Develop critical faculties, understanding of literary forms, and aesthetic judgment

Build a strong foundation in the historical literary tradition and a grounding practice of the art of writing

Construct a thoughtful interdisciplinary foundation for understanding the relationship of creative writing to other arts and scholarly areas

“ I admire the energy, artistic nuance, and emotion with which a writer can carry a story. This is what I love about reading what other writers have created: discovering the heart of a story. ”

Liberal Arts Foundation

We encourage our students to become people of letters, and our goals for undergraduate students are no less ambitious. We offer a broad liberal arts education that fosters creativity, exercises communication skills, sharpens analytical perception, and encourages informed, integrated cultural viewpoints.

Studio-academic Experience

Our program provides aspiring writers an apprenticeship in writing, informed by the close study of literature among a community of professional writers. As a studio-academic experience in writing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, our program unites passionate people who believe the creation of art is a pursuit valuable to self and culture.

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How do i minor in creative writing.

A grade of ‘C-’ or better is required in each course counted toward the minor, and a grade point average of ‘C’ (2.00) or better for all courses counted toward the minor.

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English and Comparative Literature majors study literature, film, writing, and media of broad geographic and cultural provenance, so students have opportunities to practice comparative thinking. Moreover, majors write and research about texts, film, and media inflected with markedly different generic and linguistic features, and this variety hones students' research and writing skills. English and Comparative Literature majors can follow a general course of study or choose to concentrate in one of seven different areas:

• British and American Literature
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• Film Studies
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Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the English and Comparative Literature program, students should be able to:

• Produce clear and persuasive analytical and/or creative writing (that demonstrates the qualities of literature)
• Research productively and effectively
• Read critically
• Compare and analyze texts and contexts
• Explain the significance and value of historical contexts 

Particularly at this moment in American culture and history, we believe these skills are essential, both in the workplace and in the public sphere more broadly. The major's core curriculum ensures that students gain historical breadth in their discipline (in the form of surveys) as well as depth (in courses that focus on a single genre, topic, or author and thus allow for a sustained emphasis on close analysis). Individual concentrations also provide learning outcomes specific to their area of study.

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In addition to the program requirements, students must

• earn a minimum final cumulative GPA of 2.000
• complete a minimum of 45 academic credit hours earned from UNC–Chapel Hill courses
• take at least half of their major core requirements (courses and credit hours) at UNC–Chapel Hill
• earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 in the major core requirements. Some programs may require higher standards for major or specific courses.

For more information, please consult the degree requirements section of the catalog .

Core Curriculum

Concentration in british and american literature, concentration in science, medicine, and literature, concentration in social justice and literature, concentration in writing, editing, and digital publishing, concentration in creative writing, concentration in comparative and world literatures, concentration in film studies.

The concentration in Film and Media Studies includes different core requirements. See the requirements for this concentration below.

If no concentration is chosen, select seven (7) electives in ENGL and/or CMPL (excluding  ENGL 100 , ENGL 105 , ENGL 105I , ENGL 110, and ENGL 191 ).

Required for all concentrations except for the Creative Writing concentration.

In addition to the core curriculum (three courses) and additional requirements described above, students must complete the following requirements.

 Excluding  ENGL 100 , ENGL 105 , ENGL 105I , ENGL 110, and ENGL 191 .

No more than two (2) courses outside the department.

Students may substitute a course from this list for the depth requirement from the core. Students would then need to select a second course from this list to fulfill the requirement for the concentration.

No more than two (2) courses may be taken outside the department.

In addition to the core curriculum (three courses) described above, students must complete the following requirements. No concentration courses may be taken online.

No more than two (2) courses can be taken outside the Department of English and Comparative Literature.

Foreign language departments include Asian Studies, Classics, Germanic and Slavic Languages, Romance Studies.

At least one course should be focused on literature written in the original language.

The film studies concentration focuses on the history, theory, analysis, and politics of cinema in a global context. Students become conversant with the evolution of film genres, styles, and traditions, while exploring relationships between film and other artistic forms, including literature, painting, photography, television, and digital video. This concentration enables students to gain skills of audiovisual literacy that are necessary for navigating the many screens of our modern world.

Students pursuing the film studies concentration do not follow the core requirements described above. Instead, students must complete the following requirements (10 courses):

Excluding  ENGL 100 , ENGL 105 , ENGL 105I , ENGL 110 , and ENGL 191 .

Special Opportunities in English and Comparative Literature

Honors in english and comparative literature.

The department offers at least two honors seminars each semester. In addition, students seeking a degree with honors in English and Comparative Literature (a 3.3 cumulative grade point average and a 3.6 grade point average in major courses required) undertake a year-long independent project during their senior year ( ENGL 691H  and  ENGL 692H  or  CMPL 691H  and  CMPL 692H ) and usually produce a 40- to 70-page thesis under the direction of a faculty member. Students pursuing a degree with honors normally meet every week with the professors supervising their projects. This opportunity for individually directed research and writing often proves to be a high point of the student’s academic career. 

Honors in Creative Writing

See “ Creative Writing Minor ."

• Study Abroad

Some of the best programs offered at the University for study overseas are especially appropriate and useful to majors in the Department of English and Comparative Literature. These include semester or year-long programs at Bristol, Manchester, Sussex, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and certain Australian universities. Students who have a minimum grade point average of 3.3 at the end of their sophomore year can participate in the King’s College Exchange Program at King’s College, London (representing either English or comparative literature). Special opportunities are also available at Oxford University and through the Joint Degree Program with the National University of Singapore. Comparative literature students most frequently travel to non-English-speaking destinations. For information on all overseas programs, see the Study Abroad Office.

Internship Program

Internships are a great way to explore career options before graduation. A major in English and comparative literature, with its focus on writing, oral communication, and research, opens the door to a wide variety of career paths. The Department of English and Comparative Literature provides the opportunity for students to receive credit for an internship that relates to the major.

Department Programs

• Comparative Literature Minor
• Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Literacy Minor
• Creative Writing Minor
• English Minor
• Global Cinema Minor
• Latina/​o Studies Minor
• Medicine, Literature, and Culture Minor

Graduate Programs

• Ph.D. in English and Comparative Literature
• M.A. in English  with a Concentration in Literature, Medicine, and Culture

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Musical Writing Track in Creative Writing

A creative writing concentration in the writing and analysis of song lyrics, collaborative songwriting (composer & lyricist teams), musical compositions, plays (with particular emphasis on scripting plays for music, musical revues, and book-musical uses) – in short, a minor concentration in songs, music, and scripts intended for various sorts of concert, musical, and theatrical performances..

Choose 5 course:

• Choose 3 [At least three (3) of the five (5) courses for the Creative Writing Minor must be from the Creative Writing Program’s offerings.]

Choose 5 from:  ENGL 306 ENGL 408 ENGL 409 ENGL 490 MUSC 166 MUSC 381 DRAM 231 DRAM 292

At least 20 hours, including:

• LANG 260 - Introduction to Creative Writing (4)
• LIT 240 - Introduction to Literature (4)

One course from:

• LIT 325 - Readings in Drama (4)
• LIT 326 - Readings in Fiction (4)
• LIT 327 - Readings in Poetry (4)
• LIT 330 - Readings in Film (4)

8 additional hours selected from:

• LANG 361 - Poetry Writing Workshop (4)
• LANG 363 - Fiction Writing Workshop (4)
• LANG 365 - Playwriting Workshop (4)
• LANG 366 - Creative Non-Fiction Workshop (4)

Additional Information

University-wide minimum requirements for a minor: 1) one-half of the hours required for a minor must be completed in residence at UNC Asheville, to include at least 6 hours at the 300-400 level; 2) students must have a cumulative grade-point-average of at least 2.0 on minor courses taken at UNC Asheville.

Minor Programs

Each Department Minor consists of 18-20 hours selected from courses listed below as Options for the Minor Program.

• Six of these hours may be duplicated (count also for another program requirement).
• At least 6 of the 12-14 unduplicated hours must come from 3000‑ or 4000‑level courses. See Department Chair for more information.

Options for a Minor in Creative Writing

• ENG 3040. Principles of Literary Study (3 credits)

Choose three Creative Writing courses from the following:

• ENG 2760. Writing Creative Nonfiction I (3 credits)
• ENG 2780. Writing Poetry I (3 credits)
• ENG 2790. Writing Fiction I (3 credits)
• ENG 3740. Writing Poetry II (3 credits)
• ENG 3750. Writing Fiction II (3 credits)
• ENG 3760. Writing Creative Nonfiction II (3 credits)
• ENG 4260. Creative Writing Workshop (1-3 credits)
• ENGS 37xx. Special Topics in Creative Writing (3 credits)

Options for 6 additional hours

(cannot duplicate courses taken to fulfill Creative Writing requirement):

• ENG 2860. Literary Magazine Production (1 credit)
• ENG 2870. Literary Magazine Production (1 credit)
• ENG 3540. Modern Drama (3 credits)
• ENG 3560. Modernist Fiction (3 credits)
• ENG 3660. Modernist Poetry (3 credits)
• ENG 3670. Contemporary Fiction (3 credits)
• ENG 3680. Contemporary Poetry (3 credits)
• ENG 3710. English Grammar (3 credits)
• ENG 3860. Literary Magazine Production (1 credit)
• ENG 3870. Literary Magazine Production (1 credit)
• ENG 4860. Literary Magazine Production (1 credit)
• ENG 4870. Literary Magazine Production (1 credit)

Creative Writing Concentration

The Creative Writing concentration offers students support in developing their writing through a sequence of workshops combined with literature surveys, genre studies, and a selection of special topics courses. The goal of the program is to foster confident undergraduate writers who work with a sound knowledge of their own literary tradition and who can produce works of publishable quality.

Students receive individual assistance in understanding and extending their skills in writing poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and/or playwriting, with responsibility for growth and achievement resting ultimately on the student. The instructor will encourage, critique, suggest opportunities, and recommend authors to read, but the students themselves provide the spark and will to progress.

Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing with Teaching Licensure

The Creative Writing with Teaching Licensure track is designed especially for prospective teachers. This special curriculum supplements the core requirements of the concentration in creative writing to prepare students in the broad range of areas expected of English teachers, including literature, composition, and the history of the English language. This program has rigorous requirements, and planning ahead is wise. Student teaching, the senior thesis, and comprehensive exams all converge in the senior year, along with other courses that may be needed outside the major. Students who undertake this path need to work closely with their advisors to ensure their success.

Creative Writing Minor

Students may minor in Creative Writing by completing 20 hours of specified courses, including LANG 260 and LIT 240, 4 hours from LIT 325, 326, 327 or 330, and 8 additional hours from LANG 361, 363, 365, or 366. Students can declare a minor online .

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English, b.a..

Many students choose to major in English because they love to read and write. As an English major, you’ll be taught by award-winning professors while exploring the works of Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Toni Morrison, and more. 

You will develop critical thinking and research skills, improve your writing, explore your passions, and broaden your cultural awareness as you study literature, rhetoric, and theory and develop your own creative and critical work. 

PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS

• UNCG was ranked 45th out of over 200 research-intensive English departments for overall faculty scholarly productivity in 2014 by Academic Analytics.
• An accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s degree program allows students to earn a master’s degree in as little as five years.
• Professors regularly win university-wide teaching and mentorship awards for their commitment to student success.
• Professors have published more than 40 academic studies, novels, and books of poetry since 2010.

THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• Class sizes are small – ranging from 20-36 students per class. 
• Classes are taught almost exclusively by permanent, tenure-track faculty members.
• Internship experiences are available and encouraged. 
• You are encouraged to perform undergraduate research and present findings at regional and national conferences.
• An impressive range of critical and creative speakers visit campus.
• Opportunities for campus involvement include editorial positions through UNCG’s fine arts magazine, Coraddi, as well as the student newspaper, The Carolinian.
• The creative writing minor gives you a glimpse into our renowned Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, one of the oldest in the country.

AFTER GRADUATION

• Graduates enter professions including teaching, writing and editing, journalism, law, social work, business, communications, advertising, the ministry, and library science.
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• Many pursue graduate study in law at institutions including Elon University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and in literature at institutions including The University of Texas and The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

AFFILIATED MINORS

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a minor in Videogaming and Esports that pairs well with this degree. Students complete one required course and 12 hours of electives in courses like Intro to 3D Animation and Fandom and Religion: Rituals, Texts, Communities . Learn More .

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The East Federation Tower is the tallest building in Moscow, and the second-tallest building in Europe after the Lakhta Centre in St Petersburg. Visitors can enjoy a luxurious meal of seafood, truffles or steak at restaurant ‘Sixty’ on the 62nd floor of the West Tower, or visit Europe’s highest observation deck, ‘Panorama 360’, on the 89th floor of the East Tower.

Did you know? The ice cream and chocolate shop on the 360 observation deck are the highest in the world!

• South Tower: 354m, 85 floors; North Tower: 254m, 49 floors
• Completed in 2015
• Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

The South OKO Tower is the third-tallest building in Russia and Europe. Here, you can visit ‘Ruski’ to dine on hearty Russian cuisine cooked on a real Russian stove, and have a drink in the ice bar. Alternatively, visit restaurant, nightclub and performance space ‘Birds’; the restaurant is the highest in Europe, situated on the 86th floor roof terrace alongside an observation deck. The OKO Towers are also home to karaoke club ‘City Voice’.

Did you know? Underneath OKO Towers is the largest underground parking in Europe, with 16 levels and 3,400 parking spaces.

Mercury Tower

• 339m tall, 75 floors
• Architects : Mikhail Posokhin, Frank Williams, Gennady Sirota

Another multifunctional skyscraper, which was designed as the first truly ‘green’ building in Moscow. The Mercury Tower has a distinct geometric shape and copper-coloured glazing, and was the tallest building in Europe upon completion. Visit ‘More i myaso’ (Sea and meat) on the first floor of the tower to enjoy European and Mediterranean cuisine whilst surrounded by greenery. On the 2nd and 40th floors a modern art gallery, the ‘ILONA-K artspace’, has just opened.

City of Capitals

• Moscow Tower: 302m, 76 floors; St Petersburg Tower: 257m, 65 floors
• Completed in 2009
• Architect: Bureau NBBJ

The unique geometric design of the City of Capitals towers resembles stacks of rotating blocks, and is rooted in Constructivism of the early Soviet period (many Soviet Constructivist buildings can be found in Moscow). Visitors to the Moscow Tower can enjoy a range of cuisines – traditional Italian dishes on the summer terrace of ‘Tutto Bene’, Panasian cuisine in the tropical luxury of the ‘Bamboo Bar’ on the 1st floor’, and poke or smoothie bowls at ‘Soul in the Bowl’ cafe on the 80th floor.

Tower on the Embankment

• Tower A: 84m; Tower B:127m; Tower C: 268m, 61 floors
• Completed in 2007
• Architects: Vehbi Inan and Olcay Erturk

After completion, the Tower on the Embankment was the tallest building in Europe, and is now the 13th tallest. It houses the headquarters of several large Russian and international  companies, including IBM and KPMG. There are two cafes located on the 1st floor of Tower C – self-service café ‘Obed Bufet’ (Lunch Buffet) and Bakery Chain ‘Khleb Nasushchny’ (Daily Bread).

Evolution Tower

• 255m tall, 54 floors
• Architects: Philip Nikandrov and RMJM Scotland Ltd

Evolution is Moscow City’s most recognisable tower, and the 11th tallest building in Russia. Its façade is a true architectural marvel, comprising continuous strips of curved glazing spiralling high into  the sky. According to the architect, Philip Nikandrov, the spiral shape of the tower honours centuries of architectural design in Russia, from the onion domes of St Basil's Cathedral to Vladimir Shukhov’s Tatlin Tower, a masterpiece of Constructivist design. Outside the Evolution tower is a landscaped terrace and pedestrian zone descending to the Presnenskaya Embankment, which was also designed by Nikandrov.

Did you know? Moscow’s largest wedding palace was supposed to be built on the site of the Evolution tower, though the project was abandoned.

• 239m tall, 60 floors
• Completed in 2011

Imperia’s interesting design has a curved roof and an arched glass façade. Inside the tower are various cafes including ‘City Friends’ for all-day breakfasts and light lunches, ‘Mama in the City’ for simple meals of Russian cuisine, and ‘abc kitchen’ for European and Indian-inspired dishes. Alternatively, visit ‘High Bar’ on the 56th floor for cocktails with a view. In Imperia you’ll also find the Museum of High-Rise Construction in Moscow (suitably located on the 56th floor), and the Camera Immersive Theatre.

Did you know? Inside Vystavochnaya metro station is the Metro Museum , dedicated to the history of the beautiful Moscow Metro!

• 130m tall, 26 floors
• Completed in 2001
• Architect: Boris Tkhor

Tower 2000 was Moscow City’s first tower. It stands on the opposite bank of the Moskva River, and houses a viewing platform from which visitors can admire an unparalleled panorama of Moscow City. The Bagration Bridge reaches across the river from the tower to Moscow City, and underneath are piers from where you can take boat trips.

Photo by Alexander Popov on Unsplash

Afimall is Moscow’s largest entertainment and shopping complex, home to 450 shops, cafes and restaurants, a cinema, and a virtual-reality game park. The shopping centre is located in the central section of Moscow City, and a cinema and concert hall are currently under construction there.

What’s nearby?

Sechenov Botanical Gardens: The botanical gardens of the First Moscow State Medical University was created for students’ training and research in 1946. Today it is open for free visits, and is home to a large arboretum.

Park Krasnaya Presnya: This park belonged to the Studenets estate of the Gagarin princes. It is a monument of 18th and 19th century landscaping, with Dutch ponds, ornate bridges, and tree-lined alleys. There are also sports facilities, sports equipment rental, and cafes.

Photo by Akkit  on Wikipedia

Essential information for visitors

Website: https://www.citymoscow.ru/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +7 (495) 730-23-33

Nearest metro: Mezhdunarodnaya (closest to the skyscrapers), Delovoy Tsentr (underneath Afimall), Vystavochnaya (closest to Expocentre)

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Letovo Schoolcampus / atelier PRO

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• Architects: atelier PRO
• Area Area of this architecture project Area:  39000 m²
• Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
• Photographs Photographs: NARODIZKIY , Dmitry Voinov , atelier PRO
• Interior Design : Atelier PRO , Thijs Klinkhamer
• Landscape Designer : Buro Sant en Co
• Client:  Letovo
• Project Architects:  Dorte Kristensen, Pascale Leistra, Karho Yeung
• Design Team:  Thijs Klinkhamer, Abel de Raadt, Alessia Topolnyk
• Russian Co Architect:  Atrium, Moscow
• City:  Moscow
• Country:  Russia
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Text description provided by the architects. The official grand opening of a special school, Letovo School , took place in Moscow last September. The assignment entailed a 20 hectare schoolcampus with educational facilities, student housing and school staff housing. The school campus offers extended outdoor sports facilities with a soccer stade, a running track, tennis courts and basketball courts. In addition there is a greenhouse, a treeyard and ample space for wandering and relaxation in the green.

While the architecture and interior of the school were designed by atelier PRO, the landscape design was developed by Buro Sant en Co landscape architecture. Russian firm Atrium Architectural Studio was responsible for the technical execution. In 2014 Atelier PRO had won the international design competition, the construction began mid-2016 and the campus was taken into use by mid-2018.

Letovo, a dream come true Letovo School is a special school for gifted and motivated children aged 12 to 17. The idea to create the school came from entrepreneur and philanthropist Vadim Moshkovich: ‘My dream was to offer talented children from all over the country access to high-quality education, regardless of their parents’ financial means. This school makes it possible for them to continue their studies at the 10 best universities in the country or at one of the top 50 universities in the world.’

Landscape-inspired design and shape Located in Novaya Moskva,southwest of Moscow ,the campus sits atop a beautiful plot of land that slopes down to a forest-lined river. Distinctive level variations were applied in and around the school to integrate the architecture into the landscape.

The shape of the large complex brings it down to a human scale for the children: the building appears to dance across the landscape due to its dynamic design. Due to the perspective effect one only ever sees part of the building's full size when walking around, which gives the impression of a refined scale. The building’s contours and flowing curves create surprising indoor and outdoor spaces as well.

The heart of the school: the central hub The central hub is the place where day-to-day life at the school unfolds. This flexible, transformable space will be used throughout the day as an informal meeting place. The dance studio on the ground floor can be transformed through a few simple adjustments into a theatre with a stage, a cosy living room or an auditorium that can accommodate 1,000 people for special events such as graduation ceremonies and large celebrations, as seen at the grand opening. This central hub connects the building’s three wings: the art wing, the south wing with science- and general-use rooms and the sports wing

Learning environment with a diversity in working spaces Letovo envisioned an innovative and modern take on existing education in Russia. In the spatial design, this perspective translates into space for theoretical education as well as special areas for group work and independent study in the tapered building wings. In the library wing there are silence spaces workshop spaces and a debating room. These are all supportive to the student’s personal development. 

Sports programme In addition to the extended sports outdoor facilities, the indoor supply of sports facilities is substantial. These cover fitness rooms, martial arts rooms, a swimming pool, a small and a large sports hall. Around the sports hall there’s an indoor running track which can be used throughout the year. It is available to school staff and external users as well.

The interior, also designed by atelier PRO, is tailored to the aims of the ambitious programme. The design of the interior also focuses extensively on the various spaces where students can go to chill and meet up with friends. The extreme cold in this area makes the school’s indoor atmosphere important for relaxation.

Ambitous learning environment The Russian client has established a private, non-profit school which aims to be the most prestigious school in the country and to offer the best educational programme through a Russion and an IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum. Students’ personal development is paramount, with the school adopting a holistic approach. It is a true learning environment that provides scope for a range of disciplines, areas of interest and recreational opportunities to foster children’s development. This aim is supported by the campus facilities and functions.

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