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Creative Writing

In the Creative Writing Program at Emory students study both art and craft: the literary traditions in which they write and the elements of craft in poetry, fiction, playwriting, screenwriting, and creative nonfiction. The program fosters their development as writers, through an emphasis on reading as a writer, generating material, and revision.

Concentrations

• Major in English and Creative Writing (BA)
• Major in Playwriting (BA)

ENGCW 100-Level Courses

Engcw 190: freshman sem:creative writing.

Topics/genres vary. Emphasizes writing and reading as elements in intellectual exploration. Does not satisfy first-year writing requirement.

ENGCW 200-Level Courses

Engcw 270: intro to creative writing.

Every semester. Introductory workshop in creative writing covering at least two genres from the following: fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, creative nonfiction. Counts as a prerequisite for 300-level intermediate workshops but not for Advanced Fiction, Advanced Poetry, or Advanced Playwriting. May not be repeated for credit.

ENGCW 270W: Intro to Creative Writing

Engcw 271: introduction to poetry writing.

Every semester. Introductory workshop in poetry writing. Counts as a prerequisite for 300-level intermediate workshops but not for Advanced Fiction, Advanced Poetry, or Advanced Playwriting. May not be repeated for credit.

ENGCW 271W: Introduction to Poetry Writing

Engcw 272: intro to fiction writing.

Every semester. Introductory workshop in fiction writing. Counts as a prerequisite for 300-level intermediate workshops but not for Advanced Fiction, Advanced Poetry, or Advanced Playwriting. May not be repeated for credit.

ENGCW 272W: Intro to Fiction Writing

Engcw 300-level courses, engcw 354: 50 shades: nonfiction ethics.

An examination of ethical practices and challenges in nonfiction writing across platforms of journalism, documentary filmmaking, book-length work and narrative podcasts. Not open to first-year students.

ENGCW 370R: Creative Wrt: Intermed Fiction

Every semester. Intermediate level workshop in writing fiction. ENG 270, 271, or 272 required as prerequisite. May be repeated for a maximum of eight hours credit.

ENGCW 370RW: Creative Wrt: Intermed Fiction

Engcw 371r: creative wrt: intermed poetry.

Every semester. Intermediate level workshop in writing poetry. ENG 270, 271, or 272 required as prerequisite. May be repeated for a maximum of eight hours credit.

ENGCW 371RW: Creative Wrt: Intermed Poetry

Engcw 372r: intermediate playwriting.

Every year. Intermediate level workshop in writing plays.

ENGCW 372RW: Intermediate Playwriting

Engcw 373r: creative writing: adv fiction.

Spring semester. Admittance by assessment of readiness for advanced work by intermediate level instructor in genre. Intensive workshop in the writing of fiction for advanced students. May be repeated for a maximum of eight hours credit.

ENGCW 373RW: Creative Writing: Adv Fiction

Engcw 374r: creative writing: adv poetry.

Spring semester. Admittance by assessment of readiness for advanced work by intermediate level instructor in genre. Intensive workshop in the writing of poetry for advanced students. May be repeated for a maximum of eight hours credit.

ENGCW 374RW: Creative Writing: Adv Poetry

Engcw 375r: creative writing: adv drama.

Spring semester. Admittance by assessment of readiness for advanced work by intermediate level instructor in genre. Intensive workshop in the writing of playwriting for advanced students. May be repeated for a maximum of eight hours credit.

ENGCW 375RW: Creative Writing: Adv Drama

Engcw 376r: creativ wrt:interm non-fiction.

Every semester. Intermediate level workshop in nonfiction genres that often use fictional techniques. ENGCW 270, 271, or 272 required as prerequisite. May be repeated for a maximum of eight hours credit.

ENGCW 376RW: Creativ Wrt:Interm Non-Fiction

Engcw 377r: creativ wrt:interm translation.

Every semester. Intermediate level workshop in the theory and practice of translation. ENGCW 270, 271, or 272 required as prerequisite. May be repeated for a maximum of eight hours credit.

ENGCW 377RW: Creativ Wrt:Interm Translation

Engcw 378r: screenwriting.

A writing-intensive course in the construction and formatting of screenplays for upper-level undergraduates, which also broaches various aspects of pre-production planning. Weekly screenings required.

ENGCW 378RW: Screenwriting

Engcw 379r: advanced screenwriting.

An advanced writing-intensive course in the construction and formatting of screenplays for upper-level undergraduates, which also broaches various aspects of pre-production planning.

ENGCW 379RW: Advanced Screenwriting

Engcw 385rw: ga civil rights cold cases.

Intermediate level workshop in writing and researching Southern Georgia's Civil Rights history.

ENGCW 389: Creative Writing: Spec.Topics

Credit, variable; maybe be repeated for a maximum of eight hours credit when topic varies. Specific topics to be announced. Typical subjects include the novel, first person narrative, formalist poetry, and nonrealistic forms. ENGCW 270, 271, or 272 required as prerequisite.

ENGCW 389W: Creative Writing: Spec. Topics

Engcw 397r: creative wrt.:independent stdy.

Credit, variable; maybe be repeated for a maximum of eight hours credit. Project description and written permission of instructor required before registration. ENG 270, 271, or 272 required as prerequisite.

ENGCW 397RW: Creative Writing: Indep. Study

Engcw 400-level courses, engcw 495r: creative writing honors.

Offered every semester. Credit variable; may be repeated for a maximum of eight hours credit. Prerequisite: academic eligibility and approval of honors project director. A tutorial designed primarily to assist honors candidates in preparing their projects.

ENGCW 495RW: Creative Writing Honors

Creative Writing Certificate

A certificate program for aspiring writers

Best-selling novels, blockbuster movies and award-winning poems all start with an idea…but the crucial next step of creating words to convey and express those ideas can be daunting. Our customizable Creative Writing Certificate program provides individualized guidance from experienced instructors who have published works in multiple genres. Explore methodologies across all writing categories as you refine both your personal style and voice utilizing the most effective tools and techniques. Schedule flexibility combined with a variety of elective options allows you to tailor the curriculum based on personal interests and skill sets. Build your platform and grow your brand as you work to successfully achieve your writing goals.

The following types of students will benefit from this program:

• Working professionals looking to bolster their writing skills
• Aspiring authors eager to become published
• Hobbyists seeking to hone their craft

Program objectives

After successfully completing this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of professional writing techniques spanning all aspects of the writing process
• Utilize the practical knowledge of how to grow their platform, evaluate the commercial potential of their work, and move toward publishing
• Create a tangible testament to their academic achievement in the field

Certificate requirements

To receive the certificate, students must:

• Complete all four (4) of the core courses
• Complete at least three (3) elective courses
• Attend at least 80% of the class sessions in each course
• Satisfy all program requirements within 18 months

All courses are also offered open enrollment, meaning anyone can register for them regardless of affiliation with Emory or desire to complete the certificate program. Students must apply for and be accepted into the Advanced Revision Workshop .

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Certificate overview

Duration 12-18 months

Cost $3,045

Time commitment 84 hours

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Students should complete the four (4) required courses in the order listed below.

Students must complete three (3) of the following electives before, during, or after the required courses.

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Media Library

In every area of life—whether you pursue a career in academia, business, or law—your success depends your ability to communicate intelligently and persuasively. Great writers are critical thinkers who can distill and organize complex issues and make sense of the world through a fresh lens.

At Emory, you’ll delve into classical and modern writing and explore genres ranging from poetry to science fiction and Shakespeare to Southern literature. Along with a traditional English major, we have the following joint majors:

• Classics and English
• History and English

Earning a degree in English provides a solid foundation for many career paths. You might think of teaching or journalism—but our Emory English major alumni work in many areas, including media and communications, business development, law, marketing healthcare services, and information technology.

Recent Emory grads have gone on to successful careers at Bloomberg, Teach for America, The Home Depot, L’Oreal USA, Tory Burch, and City Year.

They’re also pursing advanced degrees as such institutions as Loyola, University Chicago School of Law, Boston College, Emory School of Medicine, and Oxford University.

Examples of Classes at Oxford

Shakespeare.

"Shakespeare and the Law" integrates the study of Shakespeare with legal theories of punishment. The course includes trips to a Georgia State Prison where you’ll discuss Shakespeare's plays with men who are incarcerated.

Studies in African American Literature 1900-Present

A topics course dealing with major traditions and issues in African American literature from 1900 to the present. Possible topics include passing, black women writers, and the Harlem Renaissance.

Contemporary World Literature

Delve into world literature in English since 1950. Selected works may include texts on African, Caribbean, Indian, Pacific, and Canadian literature.

Example of Major Classes

The dream machine: beat writing and the counterculture, 1940 - 1975.

Examine the momentous change in American culture, literature, and politics following World War II through the lens of the unruly, diverse, and provocative group of writers, artists, and intellectuals known as the Beat Generation.

Podcasting on Health

Explore the fast-growing world of podcasting. In this hands-on course, you’ll apply research, writing, and technical skills to produce lively and effective episodes on health issues.

Southern Women's Writing

Travel to Alice Walker’s birthplace and Flannery O’Connor’s home on an exploration of how Southern women writers have sought to disrupt dominant conceptions through innovative works and activism.

Presenting Student Research

Kate Norton, English and Psychology double major, researched student awareness and attitudes around the Emory Writing Center. She received a grant through the Undergraduate Research Program to present her project findings at the Southeastern Writing Center Association Conference.

In most creative writing programs, faculty the quality of ours would be working in a Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) program, focusing on training professionals. Ours are integrated into the English department, creating a much more fluid sense of community. In fact, we're emerging as one of the most significant places in the nation where this kind of broad community exists. Michael Elliott Senior associate dean for faculty in Emory College of Arts and Sciences and Winship Distinguished Research Professor in English

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Literary and Cultural Studies

Professor of english and indigenous studies, marina magloire, assistant professor, valerie babb, andrew mellon professor of humanities in african american studies and english, deepika bahri, professor, department chair, martine w. brownley, goodrich c. white professor of english, patricia cahill, associate professor, sheila t. cavanagh, emma davenport.

Elizabeth Goodstein

Professor of english and the liberal arts, geraldine higgins.

John Johnston

Walter kalaidjian, erica kanesaka, paul kelleher, associate professor, director of graduate admissions, lauren klein, winship distinguished research professor of english and quantitative methods, ross knecht, associate professor, director of undergraduate studies, barbara ladd, james h. morey.

Catherine Nickerson

Benjamin reiss, samuel candler dobbs professor, erwin rosinberg, associate teaching professor, dan sinykin, mandy suhr-sytsma, nathan suhr-sytsma, associate professor, director of graduate studies, deborah elise white, michelle m. wright, emory college of arts and sciences distinguished professor of english.

Meina Yates-Richard

Assistant professor of african american studies and english, creative writing, kimberly belflower, jericho brown, charles howard candler professor of english and creative writing, heather christle, assistant professor of english and creative writing.

Tayari Jones

Charles howard candler professor of english and creative writing, director of creative writing program, hank klibanoff, teaching professor.

Joseph Skibell

Professor of english and creative writing, tiphanie yanique, writing program, aaron colton, associate teaching professor, director of first-year writing in the writing program, vani kannan, associate teaching professor, director of writing across emory, sarah salter, teaching professor, director of writing program, daniel bosch, assistant teaching professor, kathleen leuschen, assistant teaching professor, director of first-year writing, donna mcdermott.

Benjamin J. Miller

Gregory palermo, melissa t. yang, assistant teaching professor, director of the writing center, post doctoral fellows, mahmuda sharmin, post doctoral fellow, julian currents, bernard krumm, christopher d. merwin, visiting faculty, affiliated faculty, michael a. elliott, distinguished affiliated professor of english, emeriti faculty, mark bauerlein, professor emeritus.

Rosemarie Garland-Thomson

Professor emerita.

Jim Grimsley

Samuel candler dobbs professor emerita of english.

Walter Reed

Harry Rusche

W. Ronald Schuchard

John Sitter

Frances smith foster, joonna smitherman trapp, associate teaching professor emerita of english.

Sheila Tefft

Senior lecturer emerita, faculty resources.

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Discover Your Career at Emory University

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Description

Background:

Training Programs in Epidemiology & Public Health Interventions Network (TEPHINET) is a global network of field epidemiology training programs (FETPs) founded in June 1997 with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Foundation Merieux. With a secretariat based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, TEPHINET is the only global network of field epidemiology training programs, spanning multiple regional networks, sub-regional programs, and national programs around the world. Overall, TEPHINET comprises 71 programs in more than 100 countries. Currently, there are more than 12,000 FETP graduates around the world.

TEPHINET’s mission is to develop, connect, and mobilize a global field epidemiology workforce to strengthen public health systems and advance health security across the globe.

TEPHINET’s vision is that all people are protected by a field epidemiology workforce capable of detecting and responding to health threats.

TEPHINET is seeking a Communications Intern to assist the Communications and Events team with various tasks. Under the guidance of the Communications Manager, the Communications Intern will support the development of program and event websites, newsletters and reports; assist in the creation of communications materials for conferences and events; collect and categorize public health resources and project information for sharing via communications channels; and perform administrative and other duties as assigned. The Communications Intern may have the opportunity to contribute to specific projects depending on skills and interest.

Primary Responsibilities:

Research, collect, and develop content for the TEPHINET website, social media accounts, newsletter, and other communications channels

Update and maintain databases of communications assets (e.g. TEPHINET’s photo library)

Assist in creating communications materials for TEPHINET conferences, meetings and events

Promote TEPHINET and partner activities and events

Assist in coordination, execution and promotion of TEPHINET webinars

Provide support in graphics, photography and video production if candidate has these skills

Assist in communicating with and gathering information from TEPHINET partners and member programs, particularly related to key achievements, milestones, or activities relevant to TEPHINET’s external audiences.

Copyedit documents written by native and non-native English speakers

Perform other duties as assigned

Timeframe: The ideal candidate could commit to working from June 3 – August 9, 2024

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a graduate program in English, communications, marketing, public health, or a related field.

Completion first year and in good academic standing. College transcripts and writing samples are required as part of the interview process. A writing assessment may be given as part of the interview process.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Interest in communications/marketing

Interest in global or public health and/or international development

Proficiency in Google Docs and shared work environments

Preferred Qualifications:

Exceptional writing skills

Demonstrable experience in communications and/or marketing and/or public relations

Previous experience developing web content on behalf of an organization

Skills in graphic design, photography and/or videography

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software

Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French

Additional Information:

Task Force for Global Health: http://www.taskforce.org

TEPHINET: http://www.tephinet.org

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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Job Type Temporary Part-Time

Division Affiliated Organizations

Department Task Force for Global Health

This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Not Applicable

Job Category Admissions & Student Life

Campus Location (For Posting) : City Decatur

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Certificate in Professional Writing

The Professional Writing Certificate is an 18-hour credit certificate that provides students the opportunity to develop advanced workplace writing skills that combine creative thinking, analytical skills, and practical application. The certificate requires successful completion of six writing-focused courses above the freshman composition level, including five at the junior and senior levels. As part of their final coursework, students will take E 430 Advanced Professional Writing, a project-based course in which students apply the skills acquired in the other certificate program courses.

Flexible Delivery Format!

The Professional Writing Certificate allows flexibility: students can choose to complete the entire program online or in a hybrid model that allows them to complete some courses in face-to-face format and others online.

Pre-requisites

Successful completion of E 150 English Composition I and E 151 English Composition II

Why get a Professional Writing Certificate?

Communication skills and the ability to compose and edit workplace documents are consistently in the top ten list of skills employers look for in employees. This certificate program can benefit current SC State students in other degree programs and individuals currently in the workforce and desire to enhance their work-related skills for potential advancement.

Advanced oral and written skills, the ability to work in teams, and the ability to compose and edit workplace documents are consistently among the top desired workplace skills. This certificate will be beneficial for a variety of careers.

Students who earn a certificate in Professional Writing at SC State will be able to do the following:

• Compose public, technical, and workplace documents.
• Create documents appropriate for target audiences.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow writers/colleagues.
• Effectively employ a variety of tools used for writing in a digital environment.
• Evaluate primary and secondary research for use in specific writing contexts.
• Design effective documents, including graphics and page design.

Who will teach me?

The courses in the Professional Writing Certificate Program have experience in teaching advanced writing courses, including work-related writing. In addition, the faculty have experience in composing such documents in their fields of English, composition, and mass communications.

What courses will I take?

All of these courses focus on the development of skills that writers need in the 21st-century workplace, including writing for digital contexts. In addition to sharpening their composition skills, students will create workplace documents, such as reports and proposals, and also practice their online skills through the creation of webpages and other digital media.

• JOUR 210 Writing for Mass Communications
• E 302 Advanced Grammar and Composition
• E 313 Creative Writing
• E 314 Public Writing for the Digital Age
• E 330 Professional Writing
• E 430 Advanced Professional Writing

Will I get professional experience?

In E 430: Advanced Professional Writing, students will work throughout the semester on a realistic professional writing project, starting with a formal proposal at the beginning of the semester and closing with the final product. Students may choose a project related to a problem or issue at their current workplace that they would like to address. As they work on their individual projects, students will work in teams assisting each other with feedback on their projects and developing shorter team-composed documents to assist their classroom peers with their work.

It’s Never Too Late!

Application deadlines, more information, technical requirements.

A computer with Internet connectivity is required for coursework delivered online. Additional technology requirements are listed on the course syllabus.

Tuition and Fees

eTuition : $552 (per credit hour)* Fees : $84 (per semester)

*eTuition rates are the same for both in-state and out-of-state students.

Financial Aid

A variety of financial aid and scholarship programs are available for eligible students. Contact the  Financial Aid for more information.

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