28 courses with the subject WRT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
WRT 100Academic Writing3
In-depth and practical skills in writing for academic writing purposes, including sentence structure and grammar, paragraph structure, and planning, proofreading and editing compositions. Students may be placed into WRT100 upon entry to the University, or may self-select into the course. Not open to students who have previously received credit for University Writing Seminar (under any course number in which it was previously offered), or if the equivalent has been accepted in transfer.
The University Writing Seminar introduces students to the practices of writing in the liberal arts at the university level. Skills introduced include essay and paragraph structure, writing for exploration and analysis, invention and delivery of argument, mechanics, and style.
WRT 201Introduction to Professional Writing and Rhetoric3
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of studying and practicing professional writing and rhetoric. The course includes study of classical rhetorical theory, including situational awareness, ethos, pathos, logos, and audience analysis. Emphasis is on the application of rhetorical concepts through practice in writing, document design, writerly style, and digital and analog delivery. Previously offered as ENG 304. Students who previously completed ENG 304 may only take WRT 201 for the purposes of grade replacement, and may not receive credit for both ENG 304 and WRT 201.
Also offered as PHL 204: Public Speaking and Debate. This course trains students in the practices of public speaking and competitive debate. Topics may include policy and parliamentary debate tactics, the rhetoric and logic of effective argumentation, interpretive speaking performance, persuasive speech, and public speaking for social occasions. Students will be encouraged (though not required) to participate in competitive, inter-collegiate parliamentary debate. The course can be taken unlimited times for credit by any undergraduate student. Up to 3 credits can be counted toward completion of either the English major/minor or Philosophy major/minor. Subsequent enrollment or enrollment by students who are not enrolled in the English or Philosophy majors or minors will have credits count toward that student’s free electives.
An introduction to English linguistics. Approaches include both an overview of English language evolution and an analysis of English(es) from the perspective of structural linguistics. Topics may include linguistic change, etymology, and word formation; dialects and registers; semantics; syntax; and grammar Previously offered as ENG 318 and ENG 418. Students who previously completed ENG 318 or ENG 418 may only take WRT 250 for the purposes of grade replacement, and may not receive credit for either ENG 318 or ENG 418 and WRT 250.
This course addresses selected topics in writing and rhetoric as chosen by the instructor based on timeliness and/or expertise. Special topics courses in the University’s Core Curriculum focus on a topic not currently offered as a standing course within a department’s contribution to the Core Curriculum. Special topics courses in the Core may be offered in two semesters (which do not have to be consecutive) with multiple offerings in each semester.
This course introduces students to common practices of technical writing. Topics may include issues in the technical communication professions, documentation practices, design, usability, client/provider relationships, and communication technologies. Course may also include a service-learning component. Previously offered as ENG 339. Students who previously completed ENG 339 may only take WRT 301 for the purposes of grade replacement, and may not receive credit for both ENG 339 and WRT 301.
This course introduces students to the common practices of professional writing in business-related settings. Topics may include study of common audiences for business communication, common workplace genres, ethical workplace and business writing, risk communication, and delivery of oral communication for business purposes. Previously offered as ENG 336. Students who previously completed ENG 336 may only take WRT 302 for the purposes of grade replacement, and may not receive credit for both ENG 336 and WRT 302.
This course introduces students to the common practices of professional writing in the sciences. Topics may include study of common audiences for science communication, public and disciplinary scientific genres, ethical scientific writing, scientific controversies, and science literacies. Previously offered as ENG 348. Students who previously completed ENG 348 may only take WRT 303 for the purposes of grade replacement, and may not receive credit for both ENG 348 and WRT 303.
An introduction to the theory and practice of writing for healthcare settings. Students will apply classical rhetorical concepts (e.g., situation, audience, ethos, pathos, logos) as well as standard professional writing techniques (e.g., document design, planning, circulation, style) in a series of individual and group projects pertaining to the healthcare fields. Previously offered as ENG 338. Students who previously completed ENG 338 may only take WRT 304 for the purposes of grade replacement, and may not receive credit for both ENG 338 and WRT 304.
Deep study and extensive practice of different elements of editing in professional contexts. The course will cover the conventions of copyediting and study common styles across business, scientific, creative, and other professional contexts. Topics may include copyediting, editing for style, visual editing, and editing for digital contexts Previously offered as ENG 337. Students who previously completed ENG 337 may only take WRT 310 for the purposes of grade replacement, and may not receive credit for both ENG 337 and WRT 310.
Advanced practice in writing clear prose using various modes of exposition, with an emphasis upon developing and improving style. Previously offered as ENG 303. Students who previously completed ENG 303 may only take WRT 321 for the purposes of grade replacement, and may not receive credit for both ENG 303 and WRT 321.
Cross-listed with COM 325 Practice in writing longer articles suitable for both newspaper and magazine publishing. Previously offered as ENG 325. Students who previously completed ENG 325 may only take WRT 322 for the purposes of grade replacement, and may not receive credit for both ENG 325 and WRT 322. Students who completed COM 325 may not register for WRT 322 at all, and must take COM 325 for purposes of grade replacement.
The Craft of Poetry will explore the fundamentals to poetic forms. Focus will be on the close reading of form and content and the writing of poetry. May be taken twice for credit. Previously offered as ENG 370. Students who previously completed three credits of ENG 370 may take WRT 323 once more, but may not take more than six credits of ENG 370/WRT 323 in any combination, other than for the purposes of grade replacement.
This course will explore the fundamentals to fictional forms. Focus will be on the close reading of form and content and the writing of fiction. Previously offered as ENG 371. Students who previously completed three credits of ENG 371 may take WRT 324 once more, but may not take more than six credits of ENG 371/WRT 324 in any combination, other than for the purposes of grade replacement.
This course will explore the fundamentals to dramatic forms. Focus will be on the close reading of form and content and the writing of drama. Previously offered as ENG 372. Students who previously completed three credits of ENG 372 may take WRT 325 once more, but may not take more than six credits of ENG 372/WRT 325 in any combination, other than for the purposes of grade replacement.
This course provides practice in working with community partners in a variety of situations. Students will partner with community organizations and clients to practice a range of professional writing and project-based skills. Previously offered as ENG 377. Students who previously completed ENG 377 may only take WRT 340 for the purposes of grade replacement, and may not receive credit for both ENG 303 and WRT 340.
This course introduces students to the core concepts of grant and proposal writing for professional and academic purposes. Topics include purposes of grant writing, writing narratives for funding requests, budget planning and management, grant document design, and implementation. The course may include a service learning component. Previously offered as ENG 335. Students who previously completed ENG 335 may only take WRT 341 for the purposes of grade replacement, and may not receive credit for both ENG 335 and WRT 341.
Study of the theory and practice of digital composing for public consumption. Topics may include blogging, wikis, and social media; visual, video, and/or audio composing; digital publication and circulation. Previously offered as ENG 343.
This course offers practice in writing short essays and in responding to the writing of others. Review of grammar and sentence construction is included as needed. Previously offered as ENG 301. Students who previously completed ENG 301 may only take WRT 350 for the purposes of grade replacement, and may not receive credit for both ENG 301 and WRT 350.
This course provides study in historical and contemporary political rhetoric, with special emphasis on major historical speeches and/or political campaigns. Topics may include the relationship between rhetoric and ideology, historical shifts in political rhetoric, ideological and rhetorical frames, and/or discursive and thematic study of political speeches.
This course reviews the prevailing theories of rhetorical criticism related to health, medicine, and related fields. Studies may include the popular and professional representation of medical fields in writing, the use of rhetorical style in medical writing, the impact of rhetoric and professional discourse on diagnosis and treatment, and/or the use of rhetoric in clinical and public medical settings.
Completion of University Writing Seminar First offered in 2024-25 academic year
WRT 399Selected Studies in Writing and Rhetoric3
This course provides intensive study of a particular issue, topic, theory, or use of rhetoric and writing. Topics vary broadly and frequently, often aligning with current popular and cultural concerns, and frequently contain interdisciplinary components. Students may also request areas for study. The course may be taken twice toward the major or minor, provided the topic is different in each iteration. Previously offered as ENG 375. Students who previously completed three credits of ENG 375 may take WRT 399 once more, but may not take more than six credits of ENG 375/WRT 399 in any combination, other than for the purposes of grade replacement.
This course provides advanced study of the history and theory of rhetoric from ancient Greece to the present day. Topics may include classical and medieval rhetorical theory, the influence of Christianity on western rhetorical traditions, Enlightenment rhetoric and the influence of scientific thinking, the rise of rhetoric and composition in the 19th-century University, women writers and feminist rhetoric, African American rhetorical traditions, non-Western rhetorical traditions, post-modern rhetorical theory, and the confluence of critical and rhetorical theory in the present day. Previously offered as ENG 430. Students who previously completed ENG 430 may only take WRT 401 for the purposes of grade replacement, and may not receive credit for both ENG 430 and WRT 401.
University Writing Seminar ; and one of the following: ENG 200, WRT 201, POP 100, or HNR 200
WRT 451Professional Writing Thesis3
Students will write an independently chosen professional writing thesis under the careful supervision of a faculty mentor. Students will master all phases of the writing process, including drafting, work-shopping, and revising based on their faculty mentor’s feedback.
University Writing Seminar; and one of the following: ENG 200, WRT 201, POP 100, or HNR 200
WRT 452Creative Thesis3
Students will write an independently chosen creative thesis under the careful supervision of a faculty mentor. Students will master all phases of the creative process, including drafting, work-shopping, and revising based on their faculty mentor’s feedback.
University Writing Seminar; and one of the following: ENG 200, WRT 201, POP 100, or HNR 200
WRT 470Internship1-6
Academic study combined with work experience in the community at newspapers, radio and TV stations, public relations offices, and other media outlets requiring good communication skills. Internship may be taken a maximum of four (4) times, and may not exceed a maximum of twelve (12) credits in total.
