Students become familiar with a wide array of writing, including published work and peer review. Classes engender critical discussion on content and the specific ways that craft can enhance or resolve problems in their work. These classes are taught in a supportive, yet constructively critical workshop format that builds the kind of community conducive to a successful learning and writing experience. These classes are geared for a wide array of student interests, from those who are seriously pursuing a creative writing career to those who wish to explore creative expression. In addition to the English requirements, students must complete three workshops in any (or all) of the three genres, as well as an editing class in which they will work on?Talking River Review, a literary magazine.