This course serves as an introduction to the Writing and Writing Studies Concentration in the English major. During the course you will not only be learning about the histories and theories, but you will also spend some time paying attention to your own writing practices—how you develop ideas, compose, draft, revise, challenge, edit and so on. You will also get a chance to explore different aspects of writing and what can potentially be a career in writing. While it will be impossible to cover everything in this one course, I hope to at least help you experience the vibrant field of writing and writing studies as well as provide you with an avenue to pursue through English Studies.