— Specialized Genres in Professional Writing

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Study of a genre commonly written and used in professional contexts, such as blogs and social media scripts, protocols and policies, instructions and tutorials, case studies, business plans, and training materials. Extensive practice analyzing rhetorical situations and conducting research to inform the creation of genre deliverables that meet particular audience and stakeholder needs. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing/Discussion 1 hour(s). Repeat Credit: May be repeated 2 time(s) when topic differs. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing/Discussion 1 hour(s). Repeat Credit: May be repeated 2 time(s) when topic differs. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).