Introduction to Interdisciplinary Communication

Catalog description

Completion of ENGL 101 (or equivalent) and ENGL 102 (or equivalent) with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Prereq/Corequisite(s): Completion of IDS 310 with a grade of ‘C’ or better, or concurrent enrollment in IDS 310. This course introduces students to academic and interdisciplinary communication skills and gives each student a chance to practice those skills. The course prepares students to write for an academic audience and emphasizes elements of academic discourse across the disciplines. The course also covers strategies for multi-modal communication (including audio and visual) in the academic environment and provides opportunities to practice these modes of communication. The course prepares students to communicate clearly and effectively to academic audiences across the disciplines. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring