25 courses with the subject WRTG, 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.
WRTG 105College Writing I3
(Placement into 105 required) The first of a two-course sequence that fulfills the EP Level I: Foundational First-Year Writing, this course combines the study of the elements of style and grammar with instruction in structuring and supporting argumentative essays. Students develop techniques for making effective contributions to intellectual discussions, academically and in other cultural settings.
WRTG 105 ) The second of a two-course sequence that fulfills EP Level I: Foundational First-Year Writing, this course concentrates on investigating problems, creating arguments, and providing evidence in academic essays. Students develop techniques for making effective contributions to intellectual discussions, academically and in other cultural settings.
WRTG 107(FYW) Composition3
Students develop techniques for making effective contributions in writing to intellectual discussions, academically and in other cultural settings. Students are tasked with forming the strong foundation in critical reading, thinking, writing, researching, and reflecting necessary for expressing ideas in a variety of rhetorical situations.
Students will enhance their rhetorical awareness as they compose in a variety of genres and media (visual, audio, and digital) beyond basic print text. Drawing on Rhetoric and Composition theories, multimodal writing highlights the process of “ act composing” and increases the modalities students use to communicate effectively with different audiences.
The purpose of this course is to review, practice and apply the principles of a rhetoric of order, stressing invention, disposition, style, tone and theme.
A course in scientific or technical writing designed to help students improve their writing skills in preparation for their professions. Specialized training is offered in writing of proposals, reports, instructions, letters, abstracts, resumes, etc.
This course aims to help the student develop the writing skills that will be of particular value to prospective lawyers. Readings, exercises, and assignments stress precision and conciseness as well as careful argument. The course should also be valuable to any student who wants to improve his/her analytical ability.
Designed to increase students’ skills in writing short fiction, this course augments frequent practice in the genre with attention both to theories of short-story composition and to diverse examples. In a workshop atmosphere, students will read and discuss one another’s work as well as fiction by well-known authors. Photocopying fee.
Designed to develop skills in writing creative nonfiction prose, this course employs a workshop format and requires intensive reading and analysis of student work as well as work by noted practitioners such as Orwell, Baldwin, Didion, and Dillard.
This course is designed to teach students the basic elements and techniques involved in writing for theatrical performance. Students will write either a one-act play or one act of a two- or three-act play. This course may be counted toward the Theatre Major, Minor, or Track. Photocopying fee. (Credit cannot be earned for WRTG 215 and THTR 215 .)
Theory and practice of writing poems. Opportunity for sustained, serious responses to student work and practical advice on publishing, graduate programs, etc. The course employs a workshop format and expects students to possess facility with language and a love of reading and writing. Photocopying fee.
(Prerequisites: Completion of First Year Writing requirement) Students will study rhetorical theory, the culture of US public discourse and political deliberation through various media outlets, and writing processes in order to participate more effectively in current political and democratic debates. Assignments address both the production and consumption of texts through the news media.
Completion of First Year Writing requirement) Students will study rhetorical theory, the culture of US public discourse and political deliberation through various media outlets, and writing processes in order to participate more effectively in current political and democratic debates. Assignments address both the production and consumption of texts through the news media.
WRTG 224(EPW) Rhetoric & Social Media3
(Theory Intensive) (Prerequisites: Completion of the GE Written Communication requirement) Students will study rhetorical theory, the culture of social media, and information literacy in order to enhance their communication skills and persuasive abilities in social media environments. Assignments address both the production and consumption of texts in these sites. Possible discussion topics include identity construction, privacy/surveillance, and functional literacy.
Completion of the GE Written Communication requirement) Students will study rhetorical theory, the culture of social media, and information literacy in order to enhance their communication skills and persuasive abilities in social media environments. Assignments address both the production and consumption of texts in these sites. Possible discussion topics include identity construction, privacy/surveillance, and functional literacy.
WRTG 225(CA) Solo Performance3
All you need for solo performance is an audience and a performer; however, solo performance represents some of the most challenging, sophisticated, and courageous performance happening today. Students will actively create their own solo performances through analyzing the work of establishing solo artists and exploring their own creative acts. (Students cannot earn credit for WRTG 225 and THTR 225 .)
(Pre-requisites: Completion of the GE Written Communication requirement.) This course is designed to expose students to the basic principles of reading and writing film scripts. Through analysis of film and a writer’s workshop approach, students will engage with the craft of cinematic storytelling and write a short film.
Completion of the GE Written Communication requirement.) This course is designed to expose students to the basic principles of reading and writing film scripts. Through analysis of film and a writer’s workshop approach, students will engage with the craft of cinematic storytelling and write a short film.
WRTG 310Strategies for Teaching Writing3
(Theory Intensive) This course for English/Education majors emphasizes strategies for taking students into, through, and beyond the writing process. Students have many opportunities to plan and to design writing assignments, to conduct writing sessions, and to evaluate written composition.
WRTG 213 ) The advanced workshop augments intensive student writing assignments with theoretical discussions and diverse examples of good fiction by established writers. Photocopying fee.
WRTG 215 ) This advanced workshop builds on the skills acquired in Playwriting I and includes intensive reading and writing assignments that encourage students to explore theatrical styles beyond realism. This course may be counted toward the Theatre major, minor or track. Photocopying fee. (Credit cannot be earned for THTR 315 and WRTG 315.)
WRTG 216 ) Advanced workshop on practice and theory of writing poetry. The course encourages extensive reading and intensive writing. Photocopying fee.
WRTG 382Guided Independent Study
Variable Credit A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework. Context determined by genre and mentor.
Variable Credit A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework. Context determined by genre and mentor.
Variable Credit English majors and/or Writing minors can receive internship credits for a variety of on-the-job experiences. Approval must be obtained beforehand from the supervising faculty member, chair and dean.
Variable Credit A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework. Context determined by genre and mentor.
Variable Credit A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework. Context determined by genre and mentor.
