Writing
Languages, Literature, and Culture
Why Minor in Writing at Allegheny College
Explore creative writing in the areas of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction–and craft your unique voice to stand out and harness the creative powers of language.
Unusual Combinations
Students often combine Writing with:
Division
- Language, Literature, and Culture
Program Type
- Minor
Number of Credits
24 for minor
Where Writing Alumni Work Today
Digital Editor
America’s Test Kitchen
Emily Rahravan ’18
Attorney
VanHo Law
Adam VanHo ’98
Regulatory Affairs Director of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls
Arvinas
Donald N. Klein ’82
Graduate Student in History
Arizona State University
Jennifer Rodriguez ’19
Allegheny’s English Department, with its small class sizes, allows for more meaningful class discussions. I have found workshops, which emphasize peer review, to be especially enlightening, as they give a writer more perspective and an opportunity to write in a less structured environment.
Your Four-Year Journey
Year 1: Understanding
Study the craft of writing fiction, poetry or creative nonfiction through critical examination of both professional and student work.
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Year 2: New Approaches
Writing isn’t all about words on the page, but also the words that come out of our mouths. If you choose to take ENGL 208 (Professional Communication) you will study practical communication in professional settings, considering the principles of document design, and reflect upon the ethical implications of a text’s content, design, and mode of delivery.
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Year 3: Delving Deeper
Typical third and fourth year courses consist of advanced workshops that will engage you as both a writer and critical reader. Hone your focus in fiction, poetry, or nonfiction.
Year 4: The Comp
By now, you’ll have learned the skills you need to express your best ideas in a variety of forms. Finish up your last year with any remaining electives.Your focus on creative expression and revision in the Writing minor will undoubtedly be an asset as you write your Senior Comp in any subject!
Featured Courses
Faculty and Staff
Assistant Professor
Email: mchristmas@allegheny.edu
Phone: 814-332-4337
Professor
Ph.D., The University of Houston; M.F.A., Columbia University; B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Email: cbakken@allegheny.edu
Phone: 814-332-4338
Featured News
Gator Alumni Apply Lessons Learned at Allegheny to Rewarding Careers in Nonprofit and Government Sectors
Allegheny College’s Blue and Gold Weekend welcomed alumni returning to campus, celebrating not just memories but also the impressive careers they’ve built since graduation.
Program Contact
Jennie Votava
Frederick F. Seely Chair of English Literature; Associate Professor of English