WR 387 - Special Topics in Professional Writing

(3.00 cr.)

Prerequisite: WR 220 or written permission of the instructor. Students learn about and apply rhetorical theories to selected areas of study, such as grants and proposals, visual literacy, writing and technology, technical communication, usability research, and civic engagement. Writing assignments may include traditional genres, such as reports, letters, memorandums, job search documents, and presentations, but also multimedia presentations, videos, websites, and blogs. Topic announced each time course is offered. May be repeated for credit with different topics.