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ENGL 422: Writing for the Health and Human Sciences

Catalog Description

This course applies rhetorical principles to the writing of health, hospitality, nutrition and other related fields. It will prepare students to write in diverse modalities for technical, professional and lay audiences.

Sample Syllabus: ENGL 422, Fall 2023 

 

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Use theories of rhetoric to develop texts, think critically, solve problems, and engage with the needs of diverse audiences.
  • Apply data-driven approaches to specific rhetorical contexts, problems, and situations.
  • Employ theories and approaches of medical and science writing to adapt to the rapidly changing industries of healthcare and public health.
  • Compose effective healthcare and public health documents with an awareness of the accessibility and usability needs of patients, providers and caregivers.
  • Communicate complex healthcare and public health information while writing both individually and in teams.