Advanced Writing

Catalog description

Offers students an opportunity to develop further the ability to write effective prose, particularly written argumentation. Studies several approaches to argumentation and critical reading and analyzes a variety of published and student-generated texts. Assignments balance reasoning skills with well-documented research. Oral presentations included. Stresses the role of audience and purpose as they affect content and style. Emphasizes development of distinctive written voices. (Communications elective) Co-requisite: NONE