Welcome to English 317 (Sections 1 & 8). Here you will find general information about the course including objectives, requirements, and policies.


Friday, August 17, 2018

Course Overview

English 317 is designed to help prepare upper-division students for successful communication in workplace settings. It focuses on

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developing expository writing skills with emphasis on audience, tone, and design issues which are relevant to technical and business situations. Activities will include both individual efforts and collaborative ones. Writing will be accomplished utilizing various media to reflect current trends in information design and dissemination. Discussion topics will include an exploration of digital communication technologies in the workplace, and, by extension, their associated cultural implications.