School of General Studies Literature-Writing theses, 1984-2007
Collection context
- Creator:
- Columbia University. School of General Studies
- Abstract:
- Theses submitted to meet the requirements for the undergraduate degree in Literature-Writing in Columbia University's School of General Studies.
- Extent:
- 15 linear feet (12 record cartons)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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This collection consists of undergraduate writing projects submitted to the School of General Studies to qualify for graduation with a literature-writing major.
- Biographical / historical:
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The School of General Studies began to formally offer a major in literature-writing for the 1984-1985 academic year. Though the School had offered a creative writing curriculum before this time, this program linked creative writing and literature courses into one cohesive major.
This program offered courses in a wide array of types of writing-- poetry, criticism/reviews, screenwriting, creative non-fiction, science writing, and fiction as well as magazine editing and publishing. The magazine editing and publishing class produced the Quarto, a literary magazine that contained creative work by General Studies students. One of the graduation requirements for a Literature-Writing major was the completion of an independent project-- either of new work created to fulfill the thesis requirement, or a portfolio of the student's writing.
The School of General Studies discontinued the literature-writing major in 2009.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection has no restrictions.
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); School fo General Studies Literature-Writing Theses; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
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6th Floor East Butler Library535 West 114th StreetNew York, NY 10027, USA
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- uarchives@columbia.edu