COMP 485: How Writing Works

Course Description

In this course we will investigate why and how people write for particular audiences and in a variety of contexts. Subjects will include: cognitive and social theories of writing and the writing process, theories of persuasion, writing across the curriculum, writing for multiple audiences, writing in the workplace, writing for self and for publics, and teaching writing. The course will be useful to students interested in teaching writing at the K-12 level, those interested in careers in communication and those who wish to better understand how writing promotes personal and societal change. (OC).