Jun 22, 2024

2016-2017 Graduate Catalog

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	WRTG 516 - Computers and Writing: Theory and Practice A review of current theory for constructing computerized composition and for applying computers in teaching writing at secondary and postsecondary levels. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature . Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed Previously listed as ENGL 516 Last Updated: Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 517 - Topics in the Teaching of Writing An in-depth look at a specific topic in the teaching of writing. Topics vary from year to year, with offerings ranging from pedagogy topics to theory topics to specific theorists. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature . Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed Previously listed as ENGL 517 Last Updated: Prereq change 07/2014, effective Fall 2015; Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014; Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 518 - Rhetoric and the Written Word An advanced course introducing students to the concepts, principles, and approaches to classical and contemporary rhetoric and their relationship to today’s written media. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is Required Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Equivalent Course(s): ENGL 417, WRTG 417 Last Updated: New Course 12/2015, effective Fall 2016 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 521 - Technical Writing An advanced workshop that prepares students to communicate, particularly to write, on the job. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Equivalent Course(s): ENGL 424, WRTG 424 Last Updated: New Course 12/2015, effective Fall 2016 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 522 - Technical Editing Editing of technical material for publication. Principles of style, format, graphics layout and publication management. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): ENGL 324W Equivalent Course(s): WRTG 427 Last Updated: New Course 7/2014, effective Winter 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 523 - Writing Computer Documentation An advanced writing course that introduces students to the principles of designing, preparing and testing documents common in the computer industry, particularly software documentation for users. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Equivalent Course(s): ENGL 428, WRTG 428 Last Updated: New Course 12/2015, effective Fall 2016 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 524 - Advanced Technical Writing and Research This course continues WRTG 521 Technical Writing and is designed to prepare students to write professionally in business and industry. Students will research appropriate information and prepare oral and written reports, proposals, brochures and manuals. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Concurrent Prerequisite(s): WRTG 500 Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Previously listed as ENGL 524 Last Updated: Change to Prerequisites and Major Restriction 11/2014, effective Fall 2015; Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014; Links 06/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 525 - Advanced Public Relations Writing Theory and practice of writing for public relations. Emphasis on writing to resolve real-world problems from corporate and agency public relations. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature . Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed Previously listed as ENGL 525 Last Updated: Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 526 - Topics in Technical Communication An in-depth look at a specific topic in technical communication. Topics vary from year to year, with offerings ranging from applied topics to specific theorists. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature . Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed Previously listed as ENGL 526 Last Updated: Prereq change 07/2014, effective Fall 2015; Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014; Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 527 - Topics in Professional Communication An in-depth look at a specific topic in professional communication. Topics vary from year to year, with offerings ranging from applied topics to specific theorists. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): WRTG 524 or WRTG 525 Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature . Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed Previously listed as ENGL 527 Last Updated: Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014; Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 540 - Visual Rhetoric and Information Design Provides an introduction to theories and practices for understanding and creating visual elements commonly used in written communication. Emphasizes the analysis and design of visual rhetoric for effective technical and professional communication. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: New Course 11/2013, effective Summer 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 544 - Writing for the World Wide Web An advanced writing course focused on composing documents for publication on the World Wide Web and other electronic spaces, such as interactive CD-ROMs. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): ENGL 121 and (ENGL 225 or ENGL 300W or any 300-level ENGL class) Equivalent Course(s): WRTG 444 Last Updated: New Course 7/2014, effective Winter 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 545 - Writing Digital Media An introduction to the practice and theory of incorporating audio, images, video, and other non-print media into writing projects. Emphasizes the pragmatics of authoring digital and multimedia texts for effective professional and technical communication. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Last Updated: New Course 12/2014, effective Summer 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 585 - Teaching Basic Writing at the College Level Designed to prepare future teachers of basic writing at the community college and/or college level. Course introduces theoretical and pedagogical issues related to defining basic writing and “basic writers” and provides opportunity for developing teaching strategies for work with students in basic writing courses. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature . Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed Previously listed as ENGL 585 Last Updated: Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 587 - Internship in Technical Writing Optional, practical on-the-job work experience for recommended students electing an opportunity provided by the department or finding an appropriate outside opportunity subsequently approved by the intern supervisor; paid or nonpaid. One hour credit for 10-15 hours per week; two hours for 16-25 hours; three hours for 26 and above. Credit Hours: 1 hr May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Typically offered on an as needed basis Department Permission is required Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Equivalent Course(s): WRTG 488L4 Last Updated: New Course 12/2015, effective Fall 2016 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 588 - Internship in Technical Writing Optional, practical on-the-job work experience for recommended students electing an opportunity provided by the department or finding an appropriate outside opportunity subsequently approved by the intern supervisor; paid or nonpaid. One hour credit for 10-15 hours per week; two hours for 16-25 hours; three hours for 26 and above. Credit Hours: 2 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Typically offered on an as needed basis Department Permission is required Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Equivalent Course(s): WRTG 489L4 Last Updated: New Course 12/2015, effective Fall 2016 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 589 - Internship in Technical Writing Optional, practical on-the-job work experience for recommended students electing an opportunity provided by the department or finding an appropriate outside opportunity subsequently approved by the intern supervisor; paid or nonpaid. One hour credit for 10-15 hours per week; two hours for 16-25 hours; three hours for 26 and above. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Typically offered on an as needed basis Department Permission is Required Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Equivalent Course(s): WRTG 490L4 Last Updated: New Course 12/2015, effective Fall 2016 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 590 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 591 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 2 hrs May be repeated for credit, total credits not to exceed 6 Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 592 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May be repeated for credit, total credits not to exceed 6 Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 593 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 4 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 594 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 5 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 596 - Teaching Composition on the College Level A course in the methods of teaching first-year composition and rhetoric with particular attention to the first-year writing course taught at EMU. Required of all graduate assistants teaching in the First-Year Writing Program. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature . Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed Previously listed as ENGL 596 Last Updated: Change to Course Description 07/2014, effective Fall 2015; Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 597 - Independent Study Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 598 - Independent Study Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 2 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 599 - Independent Study Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 621 - Research in Theory and Practice of Writing A course designed to prepare students in methods of research on writing, pedagogy, professional writing and written discourse. Frequent projects, requiring research and writing. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Concurrent Prerequisite(s): WRTG 500 Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Previously listed as ENGL 621 Last Updated: Change to Prerequisites and Major Restriction 11/2014, effective Fall 2015; Prefix Change, effective Summer 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 679 - Special Topics Experimental courses designed to investigate current issues and specific topics of concern related to disabilities. Not more than six hours of special topic may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 1 hr May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 680 - Special Topics Experimental courses designed to investigate current issues and specific topics of concern related to disabilities. Not more than six hours of special topic may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 681 - Special Topics Experimental courses designed to investigate current issues and specific topics of concern related to disabilities. Not more than six hours of special topic may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 692 - Thesis Students will design and complete an extensive research study under the guidance of a thesis director and committee. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature . Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 693 - Master’s Writing Project Students will design and complete four documents, including a research article for a professional publication, under the guidance of a project director and a committee. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Prerequisite(s): WRTG 621 Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature . Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed Previously listed as ENGL 693 Last Updated: Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014; Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 694 - Teacher Research/ Professional Writing Internship Designed to provide a cohort group and ongoing support for teachers engaged in classroom-based research and for technical and professional writers engaged in workplace research. One option for the culminating experience for the master’s degree in written communication. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Prerequisite(s): WRTG 621 Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature . Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed Previously listed as ENGL 694 Last Updated: Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014; Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 697 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or research area not covered in regular courses; under the direction of a faculty member. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature . Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 698 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or research area not covered in regular courses; under the direction of a faculty member. Credit Hours: 2 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature . Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	WRTG 699 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or research area not covered in regular courses; under the direction of a faculty member. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature . Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed Last Updated: New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections

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Graduate Courses

WRTG 516 - Computers and Writing: Theory and Practice

WRTG 517 - Topics in the Teaching of Writing

WRTG 518 - Rhetoric and the Written Word

WRTG 521 - Technical Writing

WRTG 522 - Technical Editing

WRTG 523 - Writing Computer Documentation

WRTG 524 - Advanced Technical Writing and Research

WRTG 525 - Advanced Public Relations Writing

WRTG 526 - Topics in Technical Communication

WRTG 527 - Topics in Professional Communication

WRTG 540 - Visual Rhetoric and Information Design

WRTG 544 - Writing for the World Wide Web

WRTG 545 - Writing Digital Media

WRTG 585 - Teaching Basic Writing at the College Level

WRTG 587 - Internship in Technical Writing

WRTG 588 - Internship in Technical Writing

WRTG 589 - Internship in Technical Writing

WRTG 590 - Special Topics

WRTG 591 - Special Topics

WRTG 592 - Special Topics

WRTG 593 - Special Topics

WRTG 594 - Special Topics

WRTG 596 - Teaching Composition on the College Level

WRTG 597 - Independent Study

WRTG 598 - Independent Study

WRTG 599 - Independent Study

WRTG 621 - Research in Theory and Practice of Writing

WRTG 679 - Special Topics

WRTG 680 - Special Topics

WRTG 681 - Special Topics

WRTG 692 - Thesis

WRTG 693 - Master’s Writing Project

WRTG 694 - Teacher Research/ Professional Writing Internship

WRTG 697 - Independent Study

WRTG 698 - Independent Study

WRTG 699 - Independent Study