ENG 275 - Creative Writing: Literary Publishing Practicum - Working on Amaranth

1 credit hour - Two and a half hours weekly; one term.
Opportunity to work on the student creative writing journal under the supervision of the faculty adviser. One credit is given for two and a half hours of work per week for a maximum of three credits per term. Students write and edit for publication and may work on any phase of journal production. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.

Corequisite(s): ENG 200 or permission of department.

Note: Typically offered OL; fall and spring terms.

Course Outcomes:

Demonstrate an understanding of all or part of the publication process of the creative writing journal Amaranth
- Demonstrate effective leadership in filling staff positions, supervising journal staff, and establishing the publication schedule.
- Demonstrate an understanding of design and layout issues.
- Evaluate submissions to the journal.
- Formulate effective editorial suggestions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of formatting and editing the journal for publication.
- Organize and run an Amaranth readings session.
- Prepare files for electronic edition of Amaranth.
Perform effectively as part of the Amaranth publication team
- Demonstrate an ability to meet deadlines
- Communicate effectively as necessary with the journal advisor, other students, and the College community
- Demonstrate an ability to fulfill specified obligations to the journal in a professional manner