Upon the successful completion of the undergraduate degree in literature at CU Boulder English, students will be able to:
Analyze texts in a variety of genres with precision
Write with clarity and elegance
Articulate original ideas and arguments in speech and in writing
Conduct independent research
Demonstrate knowledge of a range of literary forms, theories and histories
Deliver engaging presentations
Upon the successful completion of the undergraduate degree in creative writing, students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:
Literary works, including the genres of fiction, poetry, playwriting and screenwriting, and the major texts of contemporary writers;
Literary history, including the origins and development of genres, major writers of the past, and the role of the writer in society; and
Literary analysis, including theories of literary composition and critical theory.
In addition, students are expected to demonstrate the abilities to write in various poetic modes and styles, fictive styles, nonfiction styles, and evaluate other students' written work.
