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WRTG 140 - (FYOC, FYDT) Digital Writing 3 cr.
Students will enhance their rhetorical awareness as they compose in a variety of genres and media (visual, audio, and digital) beyond basic print text. Drawing on Rhetoric and Composition theories, multimodal writing highlights the process of “act composing” and increases the modalities students use to communicate effectively with different audiences.
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WRTG 210 - (W) Advanced Composition 3 cr.
The purpose of this course is to review, practice and apply the principles of a rhetoric of order, stressing invention, disposition, style, tone and theme.
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WRTG 211 - (W) Writing for the Workplace 3 cr.
A course in scientific or technical writing designed to help students improve their writing skills in preparation for their professions. Specialized training is offered in writing of proposals, reports, instructions, letters, abstracts, resumes, etc.
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WRTG 212 - (W) Writing for the Law 3 cr.
This course aims to help the student develop the writing skills that will be of particular value to prospective lawyers. Readings, exercises, and assignments stress precision and conciseness as well as careful argument. The course should also be valuable to any student who wants to improve his/her analytical ability.
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WRTG 213 - Fiction Writing I 3 cr.
Designed to increase students’ skills in writing short fiction, this course augments frequent practice in the genre with attention both to theories of short-story composition and to diverse examples. In a workshop atmosphere, students will read and discuss one another’s work as well as fiction by well-known authors. Photocopying fee.
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WRTG 214 - Creative Nonfiction Writing I 3 cr.
Designed to develop skills in writing creative nonfiction prose, this course employs a workshop format and requires intensive reading and analysis of student work as well as work by noted practitioners such as Orwell, Baldwin, Didion, and Dillard.
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WRTG 216 - Poetry Writing I 3 cr.
Theory and practice of writing poems. Opportunity for sustained, serious responses to student work and practical advice on publishing, graduate programs, etc. The course employs a workshop format and expects students to possess facility with language and a love of reading and writing. Photocopying fee.
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WRTG 218 - (W) Writing the Web 3 cr.
Students will analyze both the visual and textual contents of e-mail, news groups, chat groups, MUs, and Web sites, and will be expected to produce a portfolio or Web site that demonstrates their ability to work in this new medium. Discussion topics include ethical issues unique to the Internet writing environment.
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WRTG 223 - (W) Rhetoric & Public Discourse 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: Completion of the GE Written Communication requirement)
Students will study rhetorical theory, the culture of US public discourse and political deliberation through various media outlets, and writing processes in order to participate more effectively in current political and democratic debates. Assignments address both the production and consumption of texts through the news media.
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WRTG 224 - (EPW) Rhetoric & Social Media 3 cr.
(Theory Intensive) (Prerequisites: Completion of the GE Written Communication requirement)
Students will study rhetorical theory, the culture of social media, and information literacy in order to enhance their communication skills and persuasive abilities in social media environments. Assignments address both the production and consumption of texts in these sites. Possible discussion topics include identity construction, privacy/surveillance, and functional literacy.
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WRTG 225 - Solo Performance 3 cr.
All you need for solo performance is an audience and a performer; however, solo performance represents some of the most challenging, sophisticated, and courageous performance happening today. Students will actively create their own solo performances through analyzing the work of establishing solo artists and exploring their own creative acts. (Students cannot earn credit for WRTG 225 and THTR 225 .)
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WRTG 310 - (W) Strategies for Teaching Writing 3 cr.
(Theory Intensive)
This course for English/Education majors emphasizes strategies for taking students into, through, and beyond the writing process. Students have many opportunities to plan and to design writing assignments, to conduct writing sessions, and to evaluate written composition.
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WRTG 315 - Playwriting II 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: WRTG 215 )
This advanced workshop builds on the skills acquired in Playwriting I, and includes intensive reading and writing assignments that encourage students to explore theatrical styles beyond realism. This course may be counted toward the Theatre major, minor or track. Photocopying fee.
(Credit cannot be earned for THTR 315 and WRTG 315.)
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WRTG 382 - Guided Independent Study Variable Credit
A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework. Context determined by genre and mentor.
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WRTG 383 - Guided Independent Study Variable Credit
A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework. Context determined by genre and mentor.
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WRTG 480 - Internship Variable Credit
English majors and/or Writing minors can receive internship credits for a variety of on-the-job experiences. Approval must be obtained beforehand from the supervising faculty member, chair and dean.
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WRTG 482 - Guided Independent Study Variable Credit
A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework. Context determined by genre and mentor.
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WRTG 483 - Guided Independent Study Variable Credit
A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework. Context determined by genre and mentor.
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