2009-2010 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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ENGL 621 Creative Nonfiction Workshop III
Creative Nonfiction Workshop III: A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of creative
nonfiction. Prerequisite: Admission to the MFA Program. Pass/Fail 3 hrs.
ENGL 622 Creative Nonfiction Workshop IV
Creative Nonfiction Workshop IV: A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of creative
nonfiction. Prerequisite: Admission to the MFA Program. Pass/Fail 3 hrs.
ENGL 631 Dramatic Writing Workshop III
Dramatic Writing Workshop III: A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of stage
plays and screenplays. Prerequisite: Admission to the MFA Program. Pass/Fail 3 hrs.
ENGL 632 Dramatic Writing Workshop IV
Dramatic Writing Workshop IV: A continuation of the intensive study of the writing of stage
plays and screenplays. Prerequisite: Admission to the MFA Program. Pass/Fail 3 hrs.
ENGL 650 Gateway Seminar: Creative Writing
Gateway Seminar: Creative Writing: A series of three-day seminars uniquely focused on the
professional development of creative writers, focusing on different topics during each of the
four required residencies. Students are required to take four Gateway Seminars for completion
of the degree. All students must read required texts in advance of the seminars. Prerequisite:
Admission to the MFA Program. Pass/Fail Repeatable for a total of 12 hrs. 3 hrs.
ENGL 651 Craft Seminar
Craft Seminar: A series of individual seminars focused on issues of theory and practice in creative
writing. Students must take three Craft Seminars during each of the four required residencies,
with a total of 12 Craft Seminars required for completion of the degree. All students must
read required texts in advance of the seminars. Prerequisite: Admission to the MFA Program.
Pass/Fail Repeatable for a total of 12 hrs. 1 hr.
ENGL 671 Thesis Hours
Thesis Hours: Independent study with a faculty member chosen as the thesis advisor, working
toward completion of the required Master's thesis. Students will register for thesis hours twice,
during the third and fourth semesters. Prerequisite: Admission to the MFA Program. Pass/Fail
Repeatable for a total of 6 hrs. 3 hrs.
ENGL 672 Craft Seminar Preparation
Craft Seminar Preparation: Independent study with a faculty member chosen as an advisor to
help the student formulate his or her presentation of a Craft Seminar in the graduating residency,
as required for the completion of the degree. Students will register for craft seminar
preparation twice, during the third and fourth semesters. Prerequisite: Admission to the MFA
Program. Pass/Fail Repeatable for a total of 6 hrs. 3 hrs.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
ENST 220 Data Analysis for Natural Sciences
Data Analysis for Natural Sciences: An introduction to the statistical concepts necessary for analyzing
data generated through research in the natural sciences. This course will introduce the
student to data description, the basics of probability, and hypothesis tests using examples from
environmental science, biology, biochemistry, medicine. Access to Microsoft Excel is required.
4 hrs.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS