Major before fall 2009
Requirements for the major declared before fall 2009.
Ten semester courses:
A. ENG 11a
B. Four directed writing courses
C. One course in foundational texts, ENG 10a or HUM 10a
D. One world Anglophone course
E. Two English electives
F. An elective course in a studio or performing art
Other Tracks
For complete information please refer to the Brandeis University Bulletin.
Requirements
for the Creative Writing Major (as of Fall 2009)
Below is a summary of the requirements. For complete information please refer to the Brandeis University Bulletin.
Courses only fulfill the requirement under which they are listed. See the listing of courses on this site and in the Brandeis University Bulletin. For other restrictions, please see the section "Special Notes Relating to Undergraduates" in the Bulletin.
This major may be declared upon the completion of three courses in directed writing and of ENG 1a (Introduction to Literary Studies) or ENG 11a (Literary Method). Ten semester courses are required.
A. ENG 1a (Introduction to Literary Studies) or ENG 11a (Literary Method), which should be taken as early as possible.
B. Four semester courses in Directed Writing (poetry, prose, or both). Courses on writing for the screen and theater are also offered.
C. One course in foundational texts: ENG 10a, HUM 10a or ENG 10b.
D. One course in multicultural or world Anglophone literature.
E. Two semester elective courses.
F. An elective course in a studio or performing art.