After successfully participating in the ENG-622 residency, students wishing to extend their independent study
over two semesters begin ENG-624: Intermediate Independent Writing and Reading-I, the first part of the
intermediate independent study. The student and assigned mentor create an Independent Study Plan, which
includes extensive assignments of original creative writing, an individualized reading list, and short critical
writing assignments to be completed in ENG-624 and ENG-625, the second part of the intermediate
independent study. The student typically studies with the same mentor for ENG-624 and ENG-625. During the
independent study, students submit packets to their mentors, at scheduled intervals, containing a specified
amount of material that includes new and revised work, and critical writing assignments. The mentor replies to
each student packet on an individual basis, providing critique and instruction to the student in a written or
recorded response. Students submit other assignments throughout the course, including evaluations and an
updated student curriculum vitae, which includes a bibliography of books and/or scripts read. After the
completion of ENG-624, students enter ENG-625 to finish the second part of their intermediate independent
study.

Prerequisites: ENG-662 or equivalent and permission of Chair or Associate Programs Director.