Note: Some courses are offered in multiple sections, and many are offered in partially-online or fully-online formats.
WRT 232 Writing for New Media
An introduction to the rhetorical, ethical, stylistic, and technical principles of web authoring. Examines the rhetorical roles of ethos, logos, and pathos in the construction of online identities; basic theoretical arguments around the construction of identity and community in online contexts; and ethical and stylistic issues surrounding web authorship.Prerequisite: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
WRT 320: Peer Tutoring in Composition
Peer tutoring theories and pedagogies, and practical experience in teaching. Work divided between classroom and tutoring assignments. Particularly valuable for majors in the humanities, education, psychology, human services and related fields.
WRT 329 Composition Studies
A survey of composition-rhetoric as an academic discipline, including an examination of the history, theory, research, curricula, and practices associated with composition-rhetoric in the university. Prerequisite: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
WRT 330 Digital Culture: Identity and Community
An examination of the rhetoric and ethics of Internet technology and culture. Introduces theories of digital culture and its effects on both online and actual identities and communities, especially in relation to ethnicity, gender, class, physical ability, and sexual orientation. Includes individual and collaborative analysis and construction of web projects.
WRT 331 Introduction to Professional Writing
An introduction to the field of professional writing. Examines the theories, practices, technologies, and ethics of professional writing in the workplace. Prerequisite: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
WRT 334 Video Game Culture
Introduction to the rhetorical, ethical, stylistic, and technical principles of video games and gaming culture. Prerequisite: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
WRT 335 Writing for Human Services Professionals
Development of analytical and collaborative writing skills for human services and training and development professionals. Emphasis on written analysis in a variety of forms including letters, memos, problem statements and proposals among others. Experience in writing individually and cooperatively. Class will include writing workshops and group discussions.
WRT 340 Issues in Writing and Rhetoric Studies
An introduction to important past and current issues in the field of Writing and Rhetoric. Designed as an introduction to the discipline, the course will provide a theoretical and historical foundation for understanding current issues and challenges for the discipline. Prerequisite: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
WRT 364: Writing About Culture: Ethnography
Development of analytic and collaborative writing skills in the context of ethnographic study. Emphasis on written analysis in a variety of forms including case study analysis and ethnomethodological investigation. Appropriate advanced writing experience for majors in communication, education, psychology, anthropology, sociology and political science.
WRT 381 Scientific and Technical Writing
Writing to diverse audiences about scientific and technological subjects in formats such as articles, essays and reports. Prerequisite: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
WRT 382: Business Writing
Instruction in the theory and practice of written, visual, and digital rhetoric within business contexts.
WRT 386: Workshop in Creative Non-Fiction
Creative writing workshop, with emphasis on stories of real life, balancing artistry and accuracy. May include the personal essay, autobiography or travel literature.
WRT 491 Internship
Experience working with writing professionals in business or industry or in an educational or non-profit organization. May be repeated once in a different setting.
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