50:989:300Persuasive Writing (W) (3) The fundamental techniques of argument, demonstration, and persuasion; analysis of sample readings and extensive writing practice. (Formerly 50:350:300) |
50:989:301The Art of Writing (W) (3) Practice in the art of constructing clear, concise prose, with emphasis on developing a personal style. (Formerly 50:350:301) |
50:989:302Scientific and Technical Writing (W) (3) Methods of gathering and organizing information, analyzing the purpose and audience of a communication, selecting the appropriate organizational pattern and format, and convincing the audience through persuasive techniques. (Formerly 50:350:302) |
50:989:303Writing for the Professions (W) (3) Practice in the purposes, skills, and styles of professional communications; emphasis on audience identification, effective use of language, research techniques, and organization of ideas. (Formerly 50:350:303) |
50:989:304The Teaching of Writing (3) Teaching of writing in English courses and in other academic disciplines; new theories in rhetoric and/or creative writing. (Formerly 50:350:304) |
50:989:305Introduction to Creative Writing (3) Introduction to the writer`s craft that surveys available genres of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. (Formerly 50:350:305) |
50:989:306Poetry Writing Workshop (3) Study of the creative process involved in the writing of poetry, the techniques and discipline required, and trends in contemporary poetry. (Formerly 50:350:306) |
50:989:307Fiction Writing Workshop (3) Study and practice of specific stylistic techniques used by professional writers in fiction and nonfiction. For students with a serious interest in writing. (Formerly 50:350:307) |
50:989:308The Personal Essay (3) Writing workshop focusing on the use of personal, autobiographical material. (Formerly 50:570:537) |
50:989:401,402Advanced Writing (3,3) Advanced instruction and practice in expository, scientific, technical, or business writing. (Formerly 50:350:401,402) |
50:989:403,404Advanced Creative Writing (3,3) Advanced work in creative writing. (Formerly 50:350:403,404) |