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Course List
Writing Social Commentary Certificate Program (21 credits)
| REQUIRED COURSES (12 credits) |
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ENGL 015 (GWS) |
Rhetoric and Composition
Instruction and practice in writing expository prose that shows sensitivity to audience and purpose.
Prerequisite: ENGL 004 or satisfactory performance on the English proficiency examination |
3 credits |
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ENGL 050 (GA) |
Introduction to Creative Writing
Practice and criticism in the reading, analysis, and composition of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry writing.
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3 credits |
| ENGL 202A (GWS) |
Effective Writing: Writing in the Social Sciences
Instruction in writing persuasive arguments about significant issues in the social sciences. (A student may take only one of the following courses for credit: ENGL 202A, 202B, 202C, or 202D.)
Prerequisites: ENGL 015 or ENGL 030; fourth-semester standing |
3 credits |
| ENGL 215 |
Introduction to Article Writing
Written exercises in, and a study of, the principles of article writing; practice in the writing of specific articles. This course deals with the following: writing the popular magazine article--generating ideas, drafting queries, researching, interviewing, organizing, preparing articles, and submitting them for publication.
Prerequisite: ENGL 015 or ENGL 030 |
3 credits |
| RELATED COURSES (6 credits) |
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Choose two of the following courses: |
CAS 100B (GWS)
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Effective Speech
Principles of communication, implemented through group problem solving, with some attention to formal speaking and message evaluation. |
3 credits |
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CAS 100C (GWS) |
Effective Speech
Principles of communication, implemented through analysis and evaluation of messages, with some attention to formal speaking and group discussion. |
3 credits |
PHIL 010 (GH)
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Critical Thinking
Discussion of the validity, soundness, and fallacies of everyday language use and reasoning; informal logic; and manipulative arguments and propaganda. |
3 credits |
| PHIL 103W (GH) |
Introduction to Ethics
Ethical theory about virtue, duty, autonomy, and life quality applied to moral problems, including character, violence, oppression, abortion, and suicide.
Prerequisite: ENGL 015 or ENGL 030 |
3 credits |
| ELECTIVE COURSES (3 credits) |
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Choose one of the following social and behavioral sciences courses: |
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LER 100 (GS) |
Employment Relations
Introductory analysis of the employment relationship and the interrelated interests of management, workers, unions, and the public.
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3 credits |
| SOC 001 (GS) |
Introductory Sociology
The nature and characteristics of human societies and social life. |
3 credits |
NOTE: Most courses can be completed in 6 months or less. To earn your certificate in a timely manner, we suggest completing 3 courses every 12 months.
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