EN 150T - Written Communication Foundations

(3 units)

This course acquaints the student with the nature of the writing/speaking process, stressing the importance of the interrelationship among author/speaker, audience, and message in any communication act. Student will learn the elements of rhetoric and logic. The course focuses on developing the student’s ability to research to explore a topic, develop a significant thesis, and properly cite research material that supports the thesis.
Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency. A webcam is required for all online sections of this course as students are required to submit speeches as a part of the course curriculum.