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Richard Teleky Short Fiction Prize

The Richard Teleky Short Fiction Prize will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student for a single, original, previously unpublished work of short fiction submitted as part of an annual competition.

Priscila Uppal Poetry Prize

The Priscila Uppal Poetry Prize has been created to benefit a fourth-year student majoring or minoring in Creative Writing. Recipients must demonstrate talent and achievement in the area of poetry writing. Priscila Uppal (BA Hons, '97, PhD '04) was a poet, novelist and playwright and one of York University's most distinguished teachers and writers. She […]

Philosophy, English, Writing, Languages, Literatures, Linguistics, Speech & Language Sciences, Information Technology (BA), Human Resource Management

PHILCOGSCognitive ScienceCRWRCreative WritingENWRITPRWRProfessional WritingENPREnglish and Professional Writing Department of Languages, Literatures & LinguisticsDepartment of EnglishWriting DepartmentDepartment of PhilosophySpeech & Language Sciences Italian StudiesITDLLLGerman StudiesGERPortuguese and Luso-Brazilian StudiesPORLinguisticsLINGSpanishSPFrench StudiesFRDepartment of Languages, Literatures & LinguisticsDepartment of French Studies School of Human Resource ManagementHuman Resources ManagementBHRM School of Information TechnologyInformation TechnologyBA ITEC

Digital Authoring Practicum

This practicum allows fourth year students in PRWR to design and implement online writing and marketing campaigns for community organizations. Community service learning is central to this course. Students are matched with individuals and organizations that need digital help. Students write blogs, build websites, execute social media campaigns, write and design material appealing to multiple audiences using […]

Organizational Writing Practicum

This practicum offers students direct experience applying rhetorical theories and concepts to writing for businesses/organizations requiring new or improved documents, newsletters, promotional literature, etc. Students develop client relationships with the York community (internal and/or external) while performing needs assessments, developing proposals, planning, producing, editing and publishing materials, and managing delivery in both print and digital […]

LA&PS Co-op Program

Test-drive a career and get hands-on experience in your chosen field! The LA&PS Co-op Program offers paid, short-term employment for up to 20 months. As a Co-op student, you will complete two work terms, rotating between study and work terms. Regardless of the academic program you are pursuing, co-ops provide an opportunity to gain valuable […]