*RWS Writing Minor Fall 2009 Course Offerings
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CORE COURSES
RWS 500W Advanced Writing Strategies
James Towner TTH 11-12:15
Paul Minifee MW 2-3:15
You will examine how meaning is negotiated in academic and public
discourse. In addition, you will become acquainted with a
variety of theoretical approaches and frameworks.
RWS 510 Rhetoric and Culture
Paul Minifee TTH 2-3:15
You will examine the interplay of rhetoric, writing, and culture,
including race/ethnicity, gender, class, and other cultural considerations.
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RHETORIC
Communication 441 Foundations of Critical & Cultural
Study
Chuck Goehring MW 2-3:15
You will learn central concepts, examples, theories, and experiences
of critical studies of communication in culture through cultural,
rhetorical, and media literature and cases.
Communication 446 Communication & Rhetorical Movements
Chuck Goehring TTH 2-3:15
You will examine historical perspectives on the role of communication
in rhetorical movements and social change.
Communication 450 Rhetorical Theory
Sharon Taylor MW 3:30-4:45
You will examine the development of rhetorical theory as a mechanism
for generating and understanding public discourse from ancient
Greece to the present day.
Communication 470 Argumentation Theory
George Dionisopoulos MWF 9-9:50
You will examine various approaches to argument and the patterns
and problems in argumentation, as well as consider their implications
for society.
Communication 482 Communication & Politics
George Dionisopoulos MWF 11-11:50
You will examine contemporary political communication events and
processes, with a focus on speeches, debates, and campaigns.
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LITERACIES & THE TEACHING OF WRITING
RWS 509 Introduction to the Teaching of Composition
Paul Minifee T 4-6:40
You will analyze and evaluate competing pedagogies and theories related to teaching
writing. You will develop reflective teaching practices within these critical
conversations.
Education 451 Introduction to Multicultural Education
Multiple Sections/Instructors
You will examine cultural pluralism in education, industry, business,
and society at large.
Linguistics 430 English Grammar for Prospective Teachers
J. Kaplan TTH 12:30-1:45
You will learn core grammatical concepts and facts of English grammar. This
class is of special interest to prospective secondary school teachers.
Linguistics 530 English Grammar
J. Kaplan M 4-6:40
You will learn English morphology, syntax, and discourse structure,
including simple and complex sentence structure, lexical categories
and sub-categories, and discourse functions of selected constructions. You
will be introduced to problems and solutions in teaching English
grammar.
Linguistics 550 Theory & Practice of English as a Second
Language
Deborah Poole W 4-6:40
You will explore the nature of language learning
and the evaluation of techniques and materials for the teaching
of English as a second language.
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PROFESSIONAL WRITING
RWS 305W Writing in Various Settings
Multiple Sections/Instructors
This course emphasizes writing from a rhetorical perspective. You
will examine writing in terms of the rhetorical triangle, or the
complex interplay among writer, audience, subject, and context.
RWS 501 Editing
Steve Merriam TH 7-9:40
You will learn the fundamentals of professions editing, including
the functions of an editor, document development, style and style
guides, and editing tools and techniques.
RWS 503 Professional Writing
Sherry Little TTH 2-3:15
Cezar Ornatowski W 7-9:40
You will learn the principles and practices of the writing required
in technical and scientific fields or professions, including technical
writing style and rhetorical strategies for designing technical
documents.
RWS 504 Advanced Professional Writing
Linn Bekins T 7-9:40
You will learn advanced principles in professional writing, including
user and task analysis for interface design, document design and
typography, collaboration and interpersonal communication, ethical
and cultural issues, usability testing, and group management.
RWS 507 Professional Communication in Nonprofit Organizations
Steve Merriam M 7-9:40
You will develop specific technical communication skills for nonprofit
organizations including learning nonprofit documentation, writing
proposals and other documents. You will also develop skills
to promote volunteerism, interaction with nonprofit boards, and
adherence to requisite state and federal regulations.
RWS 508 Scientific Writing
Rita Tomlin M 4-6:40
You will develop specific writing skills for scientific research
and communication. You will learn scientific documentation,
as well as develop enhanced proficiency in the writing of research
papers, case reports, reviews, abstracts, and promotional materials.
*This class schedule is tentative and may be changed in response
to student enrollment. Please see the schedule for the most current
information, as well as course location and availability.
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