Courses

Students further build on their foundation in technical writing by applying the various professional writing situations.

BIOL 13 fulfills the College Writing 2 requirement and builds on the work of English 110 (College Writing 1), in order to teach the conventions of writing in the discipline of science. It is discipline-based writing seminar that provides students with the opportunity to hone their writing skills within a field of scientific inquiry.

URBST 120 fulfills the College Writing 2 requirement and builds on the work of English 110 (College Writing 1), in order to teach the conventions of writing in the discipline of urban studies with special attention to issues of evidence and authority. Students practice analyzing sources and constructing analyses and arguments in clear, formal academic prose. They complete the course by writing a research paper on a topic in the area of urban studies.

Investigation and survey of various locations, media, and tools used in public writing and rhetoric. May be offered concurrently with ENGL 6120.

Investigation and survey of locations, media, and tools used in public writing and rhetoric. May be offered concurrently with ENGL 4120.

Practice in writing Modern Chinese. Study of the formal structure of different types of writing, based on reading and composition. Particular forms to be studied may include essays, poetry, short stories, scholarly writing, newspaper articles.

Active engagement and experience in the playful and academic practice of writing from and for multilingual realities. Specific attention on audience awareness, ethical choices, and multilingualism as lived experience.

Active engagement and experience in the playful and academic practice of writing from and for multilingual realities. Specific attention on audience awareness, ethical choices, and multilingualism as lived experience.

MUSIC 122 fulfills the College Writing 2 requirement and builds on the work of English 110 (College Writing 1), in order to teach the conventions of writing in the discipline of music. The content is focused on music of the non-Western world.

In this course, students will examine theories, research, and practice in writing instruction in P-12 classrooms. Students will reflect on process and subsequently use this information for their own practice and instruction. They will also examine and develop standards, curricula, and policies at district, state, and national levels.