Writing for the Professions
General
Prefix
ENGL
Course Number
332
Course Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
In Person
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Rhetorical situations, purposes, audience and ethical issues in workplace writing genres. Collaboration processes, layout/format conventions, clarity and correctness. May include oral presentations, usability testing, portfolios.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
4
Max
4
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Develop skills in managing varied genres of writing in business/corporate organizations: such as memos, research reports, letters, manuals, resumes, fliers, newsletters, web pages and other public relations materials.
Outcome
Develop skills in writing for different purposes: explanation, persuasion, analysis, reflection.
Outcome
Develop skills in analyzing audiences and adapting writing to different audiences in terms of formatting and readability.
Outcome
Develop skills in analyzing writing situations: styles, conventions, format expectations and alternatives.
Outcome
Develop skills in electronic communication: accessing and using/responding to online materials, listservs, information/data sources, visual formatting.
Outcome
Develop skills in collaboration in group writing projects.
Outcome
Develop increased capacity to address ethical concerns in writing and technology in professional communities.