WRTG 150
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Writing and Rhetoric
English
College of Humanities
Course Description
Writing and research with a focus on inquiry, information literacy, rhetorical awareness, genre knowledge, and reflection. Emphasizes writing as a flexible process and writers as curious, open, and charitable.
When Taught
Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer.
Min
3
Fixed
3
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3
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Note
Fulfills General Education First-Year Writing requirement. Additional seats for specific sections may be available to First-Year Mentoring participants through envelopes. NOTE: Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required.
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Rhetoric and Genre
Learning Outcome
Use rhetoric knowledge of rhetoric and genre to compose effective texts for a variety of audiences and purposes and to ethically and charitably communicate with and learn from others.
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Inquiry
Learning Outcome
Engage in inquiry as an iterative process to find, evaluate, critically read, synthesize, and use information responsibly. Seek out and participate in ongoing scholarly conversations, suspending judgment until larger contexts are understood.
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Reflection
Learning Outcome
Reflect on prior experiences as a writer, evaluate the relevance or effects of your choices as a writer, and think ahead to future writing contexts.
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Writing Process
Learning Outcome
Engage in a flexible and collaborative writing process, including prewriting, drafting, reviewing, revising, and editing. Use technologies to make effective writing choices.
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Style
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate rhetorical awareness of conventions such as style, usage, mechanics, punctuation, grammar, tone, design, and citation practices that are appropriate to the writing task.
