Catalog 2023-24 
    
    May 05, 2024  
Catalog 2023-24

Course Descriptions


 

Writing

  
  • WRI 121Z - Composition I

    4.00 credits
    WRI 121Z engages students in the study and practice of critical thinking, reading, and writing. The course focuses on analyzing and composing across varied rhetorical situations and in multiple genres. Students will apply key rhetorical concepts flexibly and collaboratively throughout their writing and inquiry processes. Prerequisite: WRI 095 with a grade of “C” or better or placement into WRI 121.
  
  • WRI 122 - English Composition II

    4.00 credits
    Focuses on argument as a means of inquiry, clear and appropriate writing style, and critical reading. Explores ideas and issues through discussion and writing. Students compose analytical and argumentative essays with appropriate documentation. Prerequisite: WRI 121 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • WRI 122M - Composition II

    5.00 credits
    WRI 122M builds on concepts and processes emphasized in WRI 121M, engaging with inquiry, research, and argumentation in support of students’ development as writers. The course focuses on composing and revising in research-based genres through the intentional use of rhetorical strategies. Students will find, evaluate, and interpret complex material, including lived experience; use this to frame and pursue their own research questions; and integrate material purposefully into their own compositions. Prerequisite: WRI 121 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • WRI 122Z - Composition II

    4.00 credits
    WRI 122Z builds on concepts and processes emphasized in WRI 121Z, engaging with inquiry, research, and argumenations in support of students’ development as writers. The course focuses on composing and revising in research-based genres through the intentional use of rhetorical strategies. Students will find, evaluate, and interpret complex material, including lived experience; use this to frame and pursue their own research questions; and integrate material purposefully into their own compositions. Prerequisite: WRI 121 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • WRI 199 - Special Studies: Writing

    1.00 credit
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of WRI not usually covered in depth in other WRI courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in WRI.
  
  • WRI 227 - Technical Communication

    4.00 credits
    Introduces technical and professional communications. Emphasizes precise use of language and graphics to communicate complex technical and procedural information safely, legally, and ethically. Prerequisite: WRI 121 with a grade of “B” or better or WRI 122 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • WRI 227Z - Technical Writing

    4.00 credits
    WRI 227Z introduces students to producing instructive, informative, and persuasive technical/professional documents aimed at well-defined and achievable outcomes. The course focuses on presenting information using rhetorically appropriate style, design, vocabulary, structure, and visuals. Students can expect to gather, read, and analyze information and to learn a variety of strategies for producing accessible, usable, reader-centered deliverable documents that are clear, concise, and ethical. Prerequisite: WRI 121 with a grade of “B” or better or WRI 122 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • WRI 241 - Creative Writing - Fiction Workshop

    3.00 credits
    Introduces students to the craft of writing short fiction. Students submit drafts for discussion, analysis and feedback in round-table workshops  In addition, students will analyze techniques and structures of works by established writers. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills.
  
  • WRI 242 - Creative Writing - Poetry Workshop

    3.00 credits
    Introduces students to the craft of writing poetry. Students submit approximately one completed poem per week for discussion, analysis and feedback in round-table workshops. In addition, students will analyze techniques and structures of works by established poets. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills.
  
  • WRI 243 - Introduction to Creative Writing: Screenwriting

    4.00 credits
    Introduces students to dramatic writing for the screen. Essential learning processes in the course include scene and dialogue craft exercises, developing strong characters and viable narrative structures, critical reading of screenplays and responding constructively to other student’s work. Recommended: ENG 195 . Prerequisite: WRI 095   or placement into WRI 121 .
  
  • WRI 244 - Creative Writing - Advanced Fiction Workshop

    3.00 credits
    In this advanced course, students continue to apply the techniques and structures of fiction wriitng introduced in WRI 241. Students submit drafts for discussion, analysis and feedback in round table workshops. In addition, students will analyze the works of established writers. Prerequisite: WRI 241.
  
  • WRI 245 - Creative Writing - Advanced Poetry Workshop

    3.00 credits
    In this advanced course, students continue to apply the techniques and structures of poetry introduced in WRI 242. Students submit drafts (approximately two complete poems per week) for discussion, analysis and feedback in round table workshops. In addition, students will analyze works of established poets. Prerequisite: WRI 242. Recommended: ENG 106 and WRI 121.
  
  • WRI 298 - Independent Study: Writing

    3.00 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of WRI not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in WRI.
  
  • WRI 299 - Special Studies: Writing

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of WRI not usually covered in depth in other WRI courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in WRI.
 

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