WRT 100 - Writing Profession, Introduction to

This first-semester course introduces students to writing in a range of fields and to the fundamentals of professional writing, including a survey of theories and practices of writing from ancient Greece to the contemporary workplace. Students learn that writing is a broad culturally informed practice and are introduced to the concept of audience. Industry professionals are invited to discuss writing in the workplace in the world of media/creative and technical/business writing. Students also begin to maintain a portfolio of their work.
Credits: 3
CCM