Writing and Rhetoric, Program for
WRTG 1100-4. Extended First-Year Writing and Rhetoric. Extended version of WRTG 1150 that carries an additional hour of credit and is intended for students desiring more preparation and practice in college writing. Meets the same goals as WRTG 1150. Features one extra hour of small group work out of class. Focuses on critical analysis, argument, inquiry, and information literacy. Taught as a writing workshop, the course places a premium on invention, drafting, and thoughtful revision. For placement criteria, see the arts and sciences advising office. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours. Meets MAPS requirement for English. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.
WRTG 1150-3. First-Year Writing and Rhetoric. Rhetorically informed introduction to college writing. Focuses on critical analysis, argument, inquiry, and information literacy. Taught as a writing workshop, the course places a premium on invention, drafting, and thoughtful revision. For placement criteria, see the arts and sciences advising office. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Meets MAPS requirement for English. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.
WRTG 1250-3. Advanced First-Year Writing and Rhetoric. Advanced version of WRTG 1150 intended for more experienced writers, this course meets the same goals as WRTG 1150 but at a more challenging level. Taught as a writing workshop, the course places a premium on invention, drafting, and thoughtful revision. For placement criteria, see the arts and sciences advising office. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Meets MAPS requirement for English. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.
WRTG 1840 (1-3). Independent Study in Writing. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours.
WRTG 2020-3. Introduction to Creative Nonfiction. Explores from both the reader’s and writer’s perspectives the forms of creative nonfiction, including personal essay and memoir. Students will read and write extensively within this genre, develop skill in revision and peer critique, and learn how to submit work for publication. Prereq., WRTG 1150 or equivalent (completion of lower-division writing requirement).
WRTG 2090-3. Electives in Writing. Explores a variety of academic and professional writing genres, ranging from research to technical writing, in intensive workshops. Students read and write extensively across genres. Check with program for semester offerings. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours if the topics are different. Designed for self-motivated students in all majors. Does not fulfill core requirements. Prereq., WRTG 1150 or equivalent.
WRTG 3007-3. Writing in the Visual Arts. Enables studio art and art history majors to improve their writing skills through organization, presentation, critique, and revision. Writing assignments include formal writing (analysis and argument), informal writing, and grant proposals. Prereq., junior or senior standing. Credit not granted for this course and FINE 3007. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: upper-division written communication.
WRTG 3020-3. Topics in Writing. Through sustained inquiry into a selected topic or issue, students will practice advanced forms of academic writing. The course emphasizes analysis, criticism, and argument. Taught as a writing workshop, the course places a premium on substantive, thoughtful revision. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Restricted to arts and sciences juniors and seniors. Same as NRLN 3020. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.
WRTG 3030-3. Writing on Science and Society. Through selected reading and writing assignments, students consider ethical and social ramifications of science policy and practice. Focuses on critical thinking, analytical writing, and oral presentation. Taught as a writing workshop, the course addresses communication with professional and non-technical audiences. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Restricted to junior and senior engineering/physical and biological science majors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.
WRTG 3035-3. Technical Communication and Design. Rhetorically informed introduction to technical writing that hones communication skills in the context of technical design activities. Treats design as a collaborative, user-oriented, problem-based activity, and technical communication as a rhetorically informed and persuasive design art. Taught as a writing workshop emphasizing critical thinking, revision, and oral presentation skills. Focuses on client-driven design projects and effective communication with multiple stakeholders. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Restricted to juniors and seniors in engineering; architecture and planning; and the physical, earth, and life sciences. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.
WRTG 3040-3. Writing on Business and Society. Through selected reading and writing assignments, students examine ethical and social issues in the context of business decision-making processes. Focuses on critical thinking, analytical writing, and oral presentation. Taught as a writing workshop, the course emphasizes effective communication with professional and non-technical audiences. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Restricted to junior and senior business/economics IAFS majors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.
WRTG 3090 (1-3). Open Topics in Writing: Advanced. Advanced topics course providing intensive, specialized writing instruction in selected topics. Check with the program for semester offerings. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours if the topics are different. Prereqs., WRTG 3020, or 3030, or 3040, or instructor consent.
WRTG 3840 (1-3). Independent Study. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
WRTG 5050-3. Graduate Studies in Writing and Rhetoric. Special topics and methods course in composition theory, research, and pedagogy. Topics vary by semester. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
WRTG 5840 (1-3). Independent Study: Writing and Rhetoric. Independent study. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereqs., graduate standing and instructor consent.
