Welcome to ENG 2020! As plans for the semester develop, this page will expand to include information about each aspect of the course.
This class is designed to give you experience thinking about and working with writing from the perspective of a writing-studies scholar. We’ll look at how literacy develops, how communities form around writing, how the writing process works, how technology influences writing, and how writers develop a professional identity.
Along the way, you’ll create a variety of documents that explore the different shapes writing can take.
Course Information
- ENG 2020
- Spring 2024 Meeting Times
- Section 01: Mon/Thu 11a-12:15p in CAS 351
- Section 02: Wed 4:30–7:15p in CAS 341
- Instructor Details:
- Chris Friend (he/him)
- CAS 325
- Office hours (appointments strongly recommended):
- Mon/Thu 4–6p
- Tue 11a-12:30p & 2:30–4p
Description
Exploration of writing: its history and theoretical foundations, processes and purposes, careers and technologies. Experimentation with writing in a range of discourses: commercial; creative, informational, academic, personal, political, and technical.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Survey histories of oral and written communication
- Define and characterize writing as discourse
- Analyze and compare theoretical models of writing
- Distinguish among various purposes for writing
- Explore print and digital technologies for writing
- Network and workshop with peers and other writers
- Identify careers in writing
- Survey markets for writing
- Explore venues for publication and performance
Details About the Course
Besides this site, the following resources will help you feel connected as you go about the semester:
Mon/Thu Section
Wed Section
The semester begins Jan 2024. See you then!