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Course Catalog

Writing for the World

Writing for the World introduces students to the myriad ways writing works its way into the real world. Course themes include the exploration of real-life writing genres (e.g., feature articles, profiles, reviews, grant proposals, blogs, podcasts, social media marketing), copy-editing and publishing, digital and multimodal writing, informational writing, visual rhetoric, and more. Features of the class include collaborative projects, engaged writing workshops, and relating writing experiences to one’s personal goals and career interests. Prerequisite: a lower-division WI course. Spring, annually.

Advanced Core Curriculum Designation: EI, WI

Grade Basis: Letter Grade

Credits: 4.0