Course Spotlights – Page 9

October 20, 2020 Alex Treat

Course Spotlight: MPS 519 Resource Development

MPS 519 Resource Development is one of two core requirements for the SWAN Certificate – and its being offered next Winter. Learn more about it in this preview with Dr. Lisa Dietlin

October 8, 2020 Kristin Fleming

MA Course Spotlight – WRD 506 Multicultural Rhetoric

With the course cart opened, we followed up with Dr. Monica Reyes to learn about how she is approaching WRD 506 this upcoming quarter.

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.

May 5, 2020 Maddy Crozier

What To Expect From WRD 500: Proseminar

If you are a new MAWRD student who will take WRD 500 in the Fall, check out our guide about what to expect from WRD 500: Proseminar, which will be taught by Professor Julie Bokser in Fall 2020.

April 28, 2020 Maddy Crozier

Course Spotlight: WRD 533 Writing Across Media

WRD 533: Writing Across Media is a writing-, analysis-, and production-intensive course in which students explore multimodality and materiality. Professor Jason Kalin provides an in-depth overview of this innovative course.

April 9, 2020 Alex Treat

WRD 542 Urban Literacies Recap

With the Winter Quarter past us, we looked back at the community work done by students in WRD 542 Urban Literacies and shared their experiences.

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.