Writing for Prestigious Awards and Graduate Schools

Overview

Subject area

ENW

Catalog Number

304

Course Title

Writing for Prestigious Awards and Graduate Schools

Department(s)

Description

Effective communication and writing for students at all academic levels who are applying for scholarships, fellowships, other prestigious awards, or graduate programs. Focus on rhetorical strategies for persuasion in professional communication pieces, essays, documents, interviews, and presentations. Students prepare shorter writings, as well as substantial personal essays that incorporate data analysis and support for their conclusions and recommendations.NOTE: Non-majors/minors who wish to take this course should see an English advisor for permission.PREREQ: Declared English Major/Minor or declared Professional Communications Minor

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

036247

Course Schedule