Berkeley Writing

06/08/2026

Need extra units or looking to switch into a different class? The College Writing Program offers 1–2 unit online, asynchronous courses that can fit into your summer schedule.

Follow the QR codes to explore courses offered in each session, and scroll through to see some of our featured classes! Or click our bio to explore more.

✨ Course Highlights:

📝 CW 42L | Successful Job Search and Interviewing Skills

Job searching can be daunting, prepare yourself this summer for opportunities at Berkeley and beyond. Practice interview skills, networking, elevator pitches, and develop your resume and cover letter while earning credit.

🎬 CW 52F | American Culture Through Film

Explore American culture through film and examine what featured movies reveal about American society, values, and history.

⚖️ CW 42D | Legal English: Oral Communication

Considering law school? Strengthen your speaking and listening skills for studying and practicing U.S. law.

🤖 CW 52E | AI, Culture, and Controversies

Interested in AI beyond the technical side? Examine how science and technology aim to be both innovative and inclusive, and why achieving both can be challenging.

Learn more and find the right course for your summer schedule!

05/06/2026

You can earn a Teaching English to Multilingual Students Certificate this summer, completely online!

Complete 5 courses across Sessions A and D, learn the foundations of English language education, learn to prep classroom materials and teach a variety of students in different settings. Whether you're preparing for graduate school or looking to teach locally or abroad, this program helps you take the next step.

For more information visit us at, bit.ly/CWTEACH or click the link in our bio!

05/06/2026

This Summer, explore storytelling across six genres with our Summer Creative Writing Workshops. ✍️📚

Below discover the workshops offered this summer! Courses are designed to strengthen craft and students creative voice through reading, writing, revision, and collaborative feedback. Courses range from 1–4units and some courses are offered both online and in person.

*COLWRIT N132 is not listed below. This course is similar to COLWRIT 132 and is offered as a 2-unit course in both online and in-person formats.

For more information visit us at, bit.ly/UCBSELS or click the link in our bio!

04/21/2026

Looking for a good book?! Check out the amazing Berkeley 2026 Summer Reading List at reading.berkeley.edu!

03/19/2026

Online Summer Certificate • Teaching English to Multilingual Learners • Univ. of California, Berkeley • Join us from anywhere in the world!

Courses are
• Open to UC Berkeley and visiting students
• Completely online/asynchronous with lots of opportunity to meet synchronously with your instructors
• UC Berkeley academic credit-bearing in a small class setting (official transcripts available)

Complete coursework over one summer or two.

Even if you aren’t pursuing a Certificate, you are welcome to join any of these classes individually.

Course list and additional information: https://writing.berkeley.edu/online-certificate-teaching-english-multilingual-students

UC Berkeley Summer Sessions Application/Registration: https://summer.berkeley.edu/apply/how-apply

03/13/2026

03/04/2026

Journals, snacks, and great summer classes. Come see us at Booth 29. Cal Summer Opportunities Fair

03/04/2026

Visit College Writing Programs at the Summer Opportunities Fair and Explore Summer Course Offerings!

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
2:00pm-4:00pm
West Pauley Ballroom Student Union at Table 29

🔗 Learn more about course offerings here: https://writing.berkeley.edu/courses/summer

12/29/2025

With help from Berkeley librarians, we have recovered two "lost" videos from our Berkeley Writers at Work series. In 1997, Steve Tollefson interviewed Robin Tolmach (Lakoff), Professor of Linguistics, and Gail Offen-Brown interviewed Yuri Slezkine, Professor of History. Both of these videos can be seen on our Berkeley Writers at Work YouTube Channel.

Berkeley Linguistics Professor Robin Tolmach (Lakoff) reads from her work and discusses her writing process with Steve Tollefson in the College Writing Progr...