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Writing About Place

Fall 2025 > Humanities & Social Sciences > ENGL.3240 > 082

Course No: ENGL.3240-082; SIS Class Nbr: 13008; SIS Term: 3510
Course Status: Open

Course Description

Writers throughout time have been thoroughly grounded in place. Students in this course will read and write on a variety of topics: travel, cities, suburbs, dwelling places, nature, environmental issues, etc., in a variety of genres: creative non-fiction, essays, journalism, short stories, poetry, journals. This course will be held in a workshop format with strong emphasis on revision.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: ENGL 2270 Essay Writing for English Majors, or ENGL 2290 Essay Writing for Non-English Majors, or ENGL 2380 Intro. to Creative Writing or ENGL 2390 Introduction to Professional Writing, or Permission of Instructor.
  • Core Codes: AH, AMST, ENSC, ARCH
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Marlowe Miller
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Fall: Oct 27 to Dec 20
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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