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English
Thinking
Investigating
Reading
Writing
#Camp
WRITE
June 16-18, 2016
Sessions on Creative Writing, Literature,
Technical Writing, and Film will help
students become better writers, smarter
readers, and more informed filmgoers. This
three-day camp will provide teens a glimpse
of college life, a chance to improve English
skills, and the opportunity to learn more
about a few of their favorite things.
For ages 14-18
School of Languages and Literature
1900 W. 7th Street, CMB 1300
Plainview, Texas 79072
806-291-1100
For more information, contact Dr. Erin Heath at
erin.heath@wbu.edu or call 806-291-1100.
Presented by
Wayland Baptist University’s
School of Languages
and Literature
Plainview Campus
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Thursday, June 16
8:45 am
9:00 - 10:20 am
10:30 - 11:50 am
12:00 - 12:50 pm
1:00 - 2:20 pm
2:30 - 3:50 pm
4:00 pm
Check-in
Session 1: “Literary Tropes, or I
Love You, Mary Sue”
-Dr. Maria O’Connell
Session 2: “Romancing Barbarians:
Latin-Anglo Love Literature”
-Dr. Brent Lynn
Lunch (provided)
Session 3: “Dazzling Document
Design”
-Dr. Laura Brandenburg
Session 4: “Jumping Right In: The
First Page of Your Novel”
-Dr. Karen Beth Strovas
Dismissed
Friday, June 17
9:00 - 10:20 am
10:30 - 11:50 am
12:00 - 12:50 pm
1:00 - 2:20 pm
2:30 - 3:50 pm
4:00 pm
Session 5: “Reality in Young Adult
Literature—is that possible?”
-Dr. Cindy McClenagan
Campus Tour
Lunch (provided)
Session 6: “Pirates, Outlaws,
Entrepreneurs: The Roots of the
American Western”
-Dr. Maria O’Connell
Session 7: “The Writer in Pop
Culture”
-Dr. Troy Gregory
Dismissed
Saturday, June 18
9:00 - 10:20 am
10:30 - 11:50 am
12:00 - 12:50 pm
1:00 - 2:20 pm
2:30 - 3:00 pm
Session 8: “Writing about Place”
-Dr. Troy Gregory
Session 9: “Movie Madness” Part 1
-Dr. Erin Heath
Lunch (provided)
Session 10:
“Movie Madness” Part 2
Open House Party
4How to Register
Submit the attached registration/permission form to one of
the following:
In Person: WBU-Gates Hall Room 201A
By Phone: 806-291-1100
By Email: erin.heath@wbu.edu
Registration is not final until payment is received. Space is limited.
4Cost
$45–If registered and paid by Monday, June 13
$50–If registered and paid on or after Tuesday, June 14
We accept cash, check, and major credit/debit cards; please make checks
out to Wayland Baptist University.
4Location
On the first day, you will check in on the second floor of
Gates Hall in Room 201 (WBU-Plainview). At that time you
will receive room numbers for each session and activity.
4Want more information?
Website: www.wbu.edu/school-of-languages (click the
CampWRITE logo).
Twitter: @WBUCampWRITE
Facebook: Wayland Baptist LangLit
Participant Information:
Name: ____________________________________________
Date of Birth: _________________________ Age: _________
High School: _______________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________
City, State: ________________________ Zip Code: ________
Parent Permission:
Applicable to campers under 18 years old (i.e. DOB on and after May 31, 1998)
attending Wayland Baptist University #CampWRITE without parent/guardian.
I, _______________________________, consent to my child
participating in the academic camp organized by Wayland
Baptist University School of Languages and Literature on
June 16 - 18, 2016.
I agree that my child’s participation in the academic camp is
purely voluntary. I agree not to hold Wayland Baptist University
liable or responsible for any loss or injury sustained by my child
arising in connection with participation in the camp activities.
I can be contacted at ________________________ (telephone
number) in the event of an emergency.
Other Information (for example, food allergies, dietary
needs, special accommodations, etc.):
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian: _________________________
Name of Parent/Guardian: ____________________________
Date: ___________________