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UWP 114C

— Writing in Global Contexts

(4 units)

Communicative needs of diverse global audiences and the emerging genres and professional writing strategies that they use. Research of global communication issues (and especially the use of Englishes) given emerging writing technologies and genres. Use of Englishes on a global scale; generation of content for translation across languages and modalities; information design and use of specialized language in international contexts.

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Course Description: Communicative needs of diverse global audiences and the emerging genres and professional writing strategies that they use. Research of global communication issues (and especially the use of Englishes) given emerging writing technologies and genres. Use of Englishes on a global scale; generation of content for translation across languages and modalities; information design and use of specialized language in international contexts. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing/Discussion. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Writing Experience (WE). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing/Discussion. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Writing Experience (WE).

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