College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

252 Students research, write, and understand marketing for articles on subjects such as astronomy, genetics, health, and the environment for newspapers, magazines, e-zines, and journals. WRIT 5620 Rhetorical Traditions in Writing Studies (3 credits) This course focuses on the primary texts that have been the core of rhetoric in the history of writing studies as well as alternative rhetorics that challenge this canon. Students apply ancient rhetorical concepts to contemporary practice in writing studies. The course provides a theoretical foundation for advanced study of rhetorical principles. Course Frequency: Even Year Fall WRIT 5650 Rhetorical Criticism This course focuses on applying various critical lenses to a variety of texts. Students reflect on the symbolism and power of language to promote civic participation and social change. The course provides students with a foundation for the analysis and interpretations of cultural artifacts. Course Frequency: Odd Year Summer WRIT 5700 Travel Writing (3 credits) This course focuses on the particular genre of travel writing, focusing on the history and forms of the literary travel essay and writing about travel for the book and magazine market. WRIT 5800 Editing, Layout, and Design (3 credits) This course focuses on the acquisition of skills for editing and layout of print and electronic publications, such as marketing materials, newsletters, magazines, and websites. These skills include copyediting, desktop publishing, project management, graphic design, typography, and layout using relevant software. WRIT 5900 Special Topics (3 credits) This course will focus on advanced study of topics in composition, rhetoric, and digital media. Students will study topics such as discourse analysis, stylistics, writing program administration, TESOL, writing assessment, writing in the community, literacy studies. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Course Frequency: Every Summer WRIT 6000 Master's Thesis (3 credits) Research and writing for M.A. in CRDM thesis. Repeatable up to 12 credits. Prerequisite: permission of Department Chair.