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WRTC 201. Theory and Methods in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication

Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 013082

Introduction to the theories and methodologies employed by practitioners in writing, rhetoric and technical communication. Emphasis is placed on methods of inquiry in the discipline. Primary topics include major theoretical perspectives and theorists; the relationship of research to disciplinary knowledge; and the dynamic nature of language and communication. Prerequisite: WRTC 200  or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: WRTC 200 .