NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

467 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS WRIT 4900 Special Topics in Writing (3 credits) Topics, which vary from year to year, will focus on specialized genres and techniques in writing. Topics may include memoir/autobiographical writing, travel writing, creative non-fiction writing, and screenwriting. Specific focus to be announced. May be repeated once for credit, if content changes and with department approval. Prerequisite: one WRIT course above the 2000-level. WRIT 4950 Internship in Writing (3–6 credits) A 10-20 hour per week field or work experience for one semester in the student’s major area of study. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisite: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, and permission of division director. WRIT 4990 Independent Study in Writing (1–3 credits) The student selects, and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Written consent of instructor and division director required. Prerequisites: One WRIT course and COMP 2000, COMP 2010 or COMP 2020 or COMP 2000H.