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February 8, 2022 Kristin Fleming

Course Spotlight: WRD 371 Mentoring Youth in Community Writing Groups

Take an early look at WRD 371 to be offered in Spring!

October 19, 2021 Kristin Fleming

Course Spotlight – WRD 264: Language, Self, & Society

Take a glimpse into WRD 264 with Dr. Jason Schneider.

October 13, 2021 Amanda Finn

Course Spotlight: WRD 340 Writing and Revising

Learn about undergraduate course WRD 340: Writing and Editing taught by Professor Julie Bokser.

April 29, 2021 Kristin Fleming

Course Spotlight: WRD 265 Social Movement, Social Media, and American Identities

Here is a preview of the revamped undergrad class, WRD 265 Social Movement, Social Media, and American Identities.

November 11, 2020 Alex Treat

Course Spotlight – LSP 200 Border Cultures

With the passing of Dia de los Muertos, we talked to Dr. Lydia Saravia about her current class LSP 200 Border Cultures and what students are learning in it.

October 7, 2020 Kristen Vosberg

BA Course Spotlight – WRD 309 Writing About Rights & WRD 321 Legal Writing

Attention Undergrads! We have previews for two course this coming quarter, Legal Writing and Writing About Rights, both of which tackle the writing and rhetoric of the legal world.

May 21, 2020 Maddy Crozier

BA Course Spotlight on WRD 361: Feminist Rhetorics

In Autumn 2020, the WRD 361: Topics in Alternative Rhetorics course will focus on feminism. Learn more about the course and the professor, Monica Reyes, who will be joining the WRD Department this fall.

May 7, 2020 Maddy Crozier

Course Spotlight: WRD 320 Writing in Crisis Contexts

WRD 320: Writing in Crisis Contexts is a course that prepares students to write and respond effectively to any crisis situation, a valuable skill in many professional and digital writing jobs. Professor Alan Ackmann gave us insight into what students can expect from the course.

February 12, 2020 Megan Palmer

Course Spotlight: WRD 241/515 The Essay

In WRD 241/515 The Essay, students will explore the essay from its origins in alphabetic text to contemporary renditions in film, audio, and interactive media. We spoke with WRD students and course instructor Dr. Pete Vandenberg to learn more!

February 11, 2020 Maddy Crozier

Course Spotlight: WRD 283 Environmental Writing

The WRD 283 Environmental Writing course, taught by Dr. Deborah Rintels Weiner, provides an opportunity for students to explore environmental issues, read and write persuasive arguments, and learn about the power of rhetoric in this relevant contemporary issue.