Students explore modes of written self-expression, including poetry, fiction and drama, to experience various literary genres and produce creative works. They also learn to apply constructive feedback to the rewrite process. A student-writing anthology is produced, and the course culminates in a study of the literary marketplace. This course extends composition skills to writing in a career context. Through a process-oriented approach, students learn to create effective reports and correspondence.
Major emphasis is given to the principles of professional writing in common applications.
Studies include electronic communication and oral reporting. Students may also learn to create Web pages for communication purposes. This course builds on students writing and oral presentation skills by focusing on the communication requirements of technical professionals. Logical analysis and critical thinking are emphasized. Coursework includes principles and practice of research, composition, collaborative writing, editing, oral communication, and argumentation and persuasive writing.