Reasoning, Writing, and Communication

6.0 credits

Reasoning, Writing, and Communication develops students’ skills in critical reading, reasoning, writing, and communication. Students analyze scholarly articles and essays to strengthen critical reading and examine persuasive strategies, including ethos, pathos, and logos. The course explores how audience and purpose influence organization, style, and argumentation. Students engage in peer response and self-reflective writing as key parts of the writing process. Communication instruction emphasizes group discussions, interpersonal communication, interviews, and presentation skills, providing opportunities to practice effective collaboration and communication in diverse contexts.