WRC 3124 - The Art of Persuasive Writing

1 Course Unit(s)
A study of, and guided practice in, non-fiction writing that builds arguments on topics of social and cultural importance. For upper-level students of all majors, this course focuses on the skills needed for communicating disciplinary knowledge effectively within both academic and civic settings. Students examine a selection of classic essays as well as some good contemporary writing from journals such as Harper’s and Atlantic Monthly. Students will be guided toward building essays on topics of their own choosing that use logical and rhetorical strategies in clean, well-organized prose.

General Education Requirement(s): Upper-level Liberal Arts
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
Corequisite(s): None
Pre/Corequisite(s): None