WRITING FOR THE WORKPLACE

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Not open to freshmen. Writing course (W1).The objectives of this course are to strengthen upper-level students' ability to create clear, concise writing; to appreciate writing as a rational as well as creative process; to examine the culture of the American workplace; to scrutinize the written messages we receive every day in American society. Students will gain experience constructing memos, letters, resumes, and proposals. Assignments will require some analysis of workplace culture and the psychodynamics of writing to different audiences.Faculty: P. CROSS, H. SEHMEL