How can writing serve the truth and the reader in a complex world?
Reading the works of accomplished writers—whether Christian or non-Christian, whether from the past or from the present—provides an important perspective of the world we live in. Redeemer's English Writing program equips students to articulate their unique perspectives and worldview and to write clearly and persuasively through a wide range of writing genres. Through a maturing of comprehension and communication skills, learn to critique the work of others, as well as your own, to help give a strong voice to your ideas and stories and to use your passion for writing to make a difference in the world.
English Writing is a Bachelor of Arts degree. It is offered as an honours major, as a major and as a minor.
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Right from the start, small seminar-style classes provide you with a broad overview of different writing styles, where students participate in group discussions, peer review classmates' work and critically analyze different writing styles with the support of faculty who are accomplished and published authors themselves.
First-year courses dig into different ways of reading and ways of writing through close readings of text and by critically analyzing texts through writing. Honing these foundational skills prepares students for future courses that focus on different writing styles and genres, grammatical correctness, critique and the use of imagination.
The Core Curriculum is a set of 10 courses that every student takes. The courses are woven through every major and get you to think deeply and broadly about what you’re studying. Think about it this way…
Courses focus on a wide range of writing styles that through practice and exploration of the craft, give students the experience to express themselves fluently and literately in written English through courses like Expository Writing I. Workshop format classes like Writing Fiction and Journalistic Writing I: Reporting and Newswriting provide opportunities to develop imaginative writing skills and productive writing habits.
Upper year students can enrol in a Senior Writing Project course where they meet in a workshop format under the supervision of a writing specialist to practice different genres and styles.
Students can take a semester abroad at Oxford University in England with the opportunity to visit theatrical productions, museums and historical sites that provide an excellent context for material covered in classes. Anna Bailey '21 sought adventure and credits the Oxford Programme for refining her academic skills and interests. The Uganda Studies Program provides students with a unique opportunity to travel and do reflective, analytical, practical writing based on their experiences.
is the editor of the Christian Courier newspaper where she both uses her gift for story-telling, and inspires it in others.
is an award-winning writer and author of several novels and short stories.
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