Overview of the Minor Program:
This program prepares students in the field of creative writing in English by introducing them to various writing techniques and creative composition across different literary genres and forms. It aims to enhance the students' creative content development in alignment with labor market requirements. It also aligns with the goals of cultural development and effective intercultural communication in various cultural and diplomatic fields.
2. Target BA Programs for Admission in the Minor:
- Marketing
- Digital Journalism
- Translation - English
- Translation - French
- Applied Linguistics
- Early Childhood
3. Admission Requirements:
- Students must be enrolled in a major program at PNU.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 out of 5.00 is required.
- Students must have completed all first-year requirements of their enrolled BA program and may not register after passing their second year.
- Students must have sufficient time remaining in their major program to complete the requirements of the minor.
- Students must demonstrate English proficiency with a score of 5.5 on the IELTS / STEP 83% or equivalent standardized language tests, or achieve 90% in the university requirement course ENG 102 or ENG 2-102.
4. Minor Targeted Skills:
- Proficiency in writing in English in creative fields.
- Self-critical analytical skills for creative texts.
- Creative thinking skills.
5. Total Credit Hours:
6. Study Language:
English
7. Minor Program Objectives:
- Familiarize students with various types of literary genres in English.
- Help students understand the essential elements that constitute each literary genre and how to construct them.
- Enable students to create original creative works according to different literary forms and their components.
- Drafting compositions based on knowledge acquired from the program's courses.
- Enhance students' ability to communicate effectively through creative writing.
