Classes

*RWS Writing Minor Fall 2008 Course Offerings

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Core Courses

RWS 500W Advanced Writing Strategies
Paul Minifiee MW 2 p.m.
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 511 Literacy, Rhetoric, and Technology
Chris Werry T 4-6:40 p.m.
RWS 511 examines new media technologies from a rhetorical perspective. It investigates how web pages, blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other multimedia texts are used to persuade, build community, tell stories, entertain, and produce change. (See longer course description under the "Featured Core Course" link.)

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Rhetoric and Culture

Communication 441 Foundations of Critical & Cultural Study (previously Communication 355)
George Dionisopoulos MWF 10-10:50 p.m.
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 470 Argumentation Theory (previously Communication 360)
George Dionisopoulos MWF 12-12:50 p.m.
You will learn approaches to argument and the patterns and problems in argument. In addition, you will consider the implications for society. Written and oral reports will be required.

Communication 446 Communication and Rhetorical Movements (previously Communication 545)
Churck Goehring TTH 11-12:15 p.m.
Broadly, this course covers theoretical and critical approaches to the study of the rhetoric of social movements. In particular, three case studies (for instance, the civil rights movement, the environmental movement, the women's rights movement, etc.) will be examined in order to a) understand the purpose and function of rhetorical movements in our culture, and b) to identify and critique the rhetorical strategies by which social change is or has been enacted. By the end of the semester, students will have written a paper on a social movement of their choice.

Communication 482 Communcation and Politics (previously Communication 580)
Anderson T 4-6:40 p.m.
You will examine contemporary political communication events and processes, with a focus on speeches, debates, and campaigns.

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Literacies and the Teaching of Writing

RWS 509 Introduction to the Teaching of Composition
Paul Minifee TTH 2-3:15 p.m.
You will analyze and evaluate the competing pedagogies and theories related to teaching writing. You will develop reflective teaching practices within these critical conversations.

Linguistics 430 English Grammar for Prospective Teachers
Paul Justice MW 2-3:15 p.m.
You will learn core grammatical concepts and facts of English grammar: parts of speech; grammatical relations; words, sentences, discourse structure. You will focus on standard written English. The course is of special interest to prospective secondary school teachers.

Linguistics 550 Theory and Practice of English as a Second Language
Instructor/Time/Day to be announced (for 06 course)
Deborah Poole T 4-6:40 p.m.
You will learn practical approaches of theories related to teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), including instructional methodologies for listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You will also learn techniques for facilitating growth of communicative competence. (Please note that there are two types of 550 sections, which are listed in the course schedule as follows: 05 Designed for Elementary School Teachers [CLAD/BCLAD, K-6]. 06 Designed for ESL Certificate and Secondary and Higher. Please read the course schedule superscript numbers carefully to ensure that you select the appropriate section.)

Education 451 Introduction to Multicultural Education
Multiple Sections/Instructors
You will learn about cultural pluralism in education, industry, business, other institutions, and society at large.

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Professional Writing

RWS 503W Professional Writing
Carl Fielden M 7-9:40 p.m.
Cezar Ornatowski MW 3:30-4:45 p.m.
RWS 503W Professional Writing
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 505 Writing Project Management
Linn Bekins W 7-9:40 p.m.
You will gain practice in managing technical documentation projects, collaborative writing, and managing writing teams.

RWS 507 Professional Communication in Nonprofit Organizations
Steve Merriam TH 7-9:40 p.m.
You will develop specific professional communication skills for nonprofit organizations. You will learn nonprofit documentation: proposals, mission statements, advertising, member surveys, capital campaigns.

RWS 508W Scientific Writing
Rita Tomlin M 4-6:40 p.m.
You will develop specific writing skills for scientific research and communication. You will learn scientific documentation: research paper, case report, review, abstract, and promotional material.

*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.