Course Schedule
WRIT 5540 01F —
Plain Language and Writing
CRN 52131
3.0 credit hours
Introduction to the principles of plain language in workplace communication. Students will analyze document design along with passages at the word-, sentence-, and paragraph-level, and conduct usability testing to improve documents' clarity. Students will examine the history of plain language movements and understand the social impacts of plain language in legal, medical, and professional contexts. Students will revise and create documents in plain language for use by specific audiences. Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1102. Cross Listing(s): WRIT 5540G.
Course Details
College |
Arts and Humanities |
Instructor |
Schreiber, Joanna |
Location |
Online Course |
Seats Available |
1 open
(13 / 14)
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Instructional Method |
Entirely at a distance
This course is delivered 100% through distance education technology. No visits to campus/designated instructional site are required.
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Waitlist Available |
No Waitlist Available
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Schedule Type |
Asynchronous Instruction
Asynchronous Course: Instruction delivered online without specified meeting days, times, or location.
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Material Cost |
N/A |
Semester |
Summer 2021 |
University Store |
Online
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Term |
Minimester I |
Course Fees |
N/A
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Meeting Times
Dates |
Days |
Time |
Building |
Room |
May 17 - June 17, 2021
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