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ENGL 209 -  Writing for the Professions

Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 112  or ENGL 192 /HONR 192  
Corequisite(s): COMM 209  
This course will teach students the theory and practice of writing for different professional situations and environments. Students will learn rhetorical principles that undergird professional communication, and they will practice writing valuable genres applicable to many career paths. Because contemporary professional communication is predicated on fluency in digital writing, this course will emphasize the skills and styles necessary for successful online communication. 


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