Rhetorical principles for analyzing and composing 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. 20%
Methods for identifying local, national, and international situations that invite or demand public communication. 20%
Research methods and documentation. 10%
Readings representing the issues of personal bias and the testing of assumptions and alternative views. 10%
Concepts of civility and common ground. 10%
Ethical concerns relating to writing for civic communities. 20%
Analysis of how writing activities construct identity and connect individuals with civic communities. 10%