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Berkeley’s writing requirement? Bold vision, endless revision

Berkeley's writing requirement? Bold vision, endless revision

January 31, 2012:

College Writing Programs, or CWP, has come a long way from its 19th-century origins, when students were schooled in Subject A, “Oral and Written Expression.” The 21st-century Berkeley program offers more than 20 courses in everything from public speaking, creative nonfiction and travel writing to new media.

New Summer Creative Writing Program aims to bring out your inner author/poet

May 2, 2012:

Daniel Alarcon and Camille Dungy are among authors lined up to teach in UC Berkeley’s new, intensive Summer Creative Writing Program, for aspiring, practicing and experienced writers alike. Applications are now being accepted; the six-week program starts May 21.

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