Advanced Civic Writing
General
Prefix
ENGL
Course Number
333
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Review of rhetorical theory. Purposes, audiences, ethical issues in various writing and electronic genres related to political/civic engagement. Attention to conventions of style, layout and format, clarity and correctness.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
4
Max
4
Goals and Diversity
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Analyze, compose, and critique varied genres of civic discourse in a variety of media, such as white papers, essays, websites, advertisements, letters to the editor, opinion-based articles, online comments and responses, blogs, proposals, and letters to decision makers.
Outcome
Compose and revise arguments using rhetorical strategies for multiple audiences in response to local, national, and international situations that invite or demand public communication.
Outcome
Recognize and evaluate personal biases on issues, test those assumptions, and reframe positions to promote civility and discover common ground, alternative views, and creative solutions.
Outcome
Evaluate ethical concerns in writing appropriate to civic communities.
Outcome
Analyze how writing activities construct their identity and connect them with civic communities.
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