Hey peeps, I've got a passion for the written word, and want to improve my craft. Is there a list of colleges that have particularly strong offerings in writing courses, not just English Lit or Rhetoric? Just want to make sure I'm making the right choice, thanks!
Sure thing, there are quite a few colleges renowned for their programs and writing courses specifically. Here are a few noteworthy ones:
- University of Iowa: Known for their creative writing courses and has a strong history of producing successful writers through their Writers' Workshop program.
- Columbia University: Offers a distinct creative writing program with a wide range of courses, from playwriting to poetry.
- Johns Hopkins University: Has a Writing Seminars department that's highly respected. Students learn to write and critique each other's work in small, intensive workshops.
- New York University: Offers an expansive creative writing program through its prestigious creative writing faculty, where students have the opportunity to study various genres.
- Stanford University: Has an English program with a creative writing emphasis. This program aims at fostering students' skills in writing fiction and non-fiction outside of the broader context of literary and cultural study.
Remember to look into the specific program offerings of each school. Understand what their curriculum entails, the faculty's background, the class size, etc. Reach out to the college or university's office of admissions if you have specific questions about their writing programs. Best of luck!
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