Course Descriptions
#WRD 399 INTERNSHIP.
(1-6)
Internship in the community that brings together the student’s critical and practical knowledge
of writing, rhetoric, or digital media. In addition to evaluation by the internship supervisor for
the course grade, the students will produce a reflective research project that may be presented
in an annual public research forum. Repeatable up to 6 hours. Prereq: Completion of
Composition and Communication requirement and consent of Internship Supervisor.
#WRD 401 SPECIAL TOPICS IN WRITING (Subtitle required).
(3)
Studies of special topics in writing, in areas such as literary nonfiction (essays), responding
to literature, cultural critique, and composing law and justice. Topics announced the preceding
semester. May be repeated under different subtitles to a maximum of six credits. Prereq:
Completion of UK Core Composition and Communication I-II requirement and consent of
instructor. (Same as ENG 401.)
#WRD 402 AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL COMPOSITION (Subtitle required).
(3)
A special topics course which examines a particular medium of autobiographical composition
(textual, digital, or performative) and/or the ways autobiographical composing is used in
particular contexts or communities. Students study and produce autobiographical composition. Mode of composing (print, digital, performance, or a combination) is at the discretion of
the instructor. Repeatable up to 6 hours under different subtitles. Prereq: Completion of
Composition and Communication requirement or consent of instructor.
#WRD 405 EDITING ENGLISH PROSE.
(3)
This course is designed for students interested in the basics of editing and publishing and offers
instruction and extensive practice in editing and revising both the student’s own writing and
the prose works of others. In addition to learning techniques of revision, verification of sources,
and preparation of manuscripts, students will be expected to learn about the editing profession
generally and to follow trends in editing and publishing. Not for students with writing
deficiencies. Prereq: WRD 301, or WRD 306, or consent of instructor. (Same as ENG 405.)
#WRD 406 TOPICS IN PROFESSIONAL WRITING (Subtitle required).
(3)
This course addresses contemporary genres of professional writing, including professional
correspondence, reports, and social media most often found in business, technical, and scientific
communities. The course also addresses the common tools and technologies of professional
writing production and practice. Prereq: WRD 204 or WRD 306 or consent of instructor.

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#WRD 408 DIGITAL COMPOSING.
(3)
This course provides grounding in the analysis and theory of digital composition, which will
inform personal, professional, or community-based projects. Projects will encourage students
to work flexibly across various digital platforms. Prereq: WRD 308 or consent of instructor.
#WRD 412 INTERMEDIATE DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION.
(3)
This course explores a range of documentary approaches and styles, after which workshop
and production of students’ own documentaries will be emphasized. Students will focus on
particular approaches and subjects to develop their individual signatures and styles. Prereq:
Completion of WRD 312 or consent of the instructor.
#WRD 420 RHETORICAL TRADITIONS (Subtitle required).
(3)
This course offers a detailed examination of the history and theory of a specific rhetorical
tradition or group of traditions. Students will gain familiarity with key concepts and terms in
a rhetorical tradition, compare and contrast culturally situated definitions of rhetoric, and better
understand the way rhetorical historiography influences how rhetorical traditions are defined
and taught. Repeatable up to 6 hours. Prereq: Completion of WRD 320 or consent of instructor.
#WRD 422 PUBLIC ADVOCACY (Subtitle required).
(3)
This course examines the work that writing does in the world by connecting the study of
persuasion in specific social movements, campaigns, and genres with opportunities for
students to create texts and campaigns. This course may offer a historical or contemporary
focus, and may examine local, regional, national, or transnational movements. Prereq:
Completion of WRD 320 or WRD 322 or consent of the instructor.
#WRD 425 ENVIRONMENTAL WRITING.
(3)
Students will consider the ways writers address environmental issues by exploring various
forms of environmental writing, from personal narrative to literary nonfiction to advocacy.
Prereq: Completion of Composition and Communication requirement or consent of instructor.
#WRD 430 ADVANCED WORKSHOP (Subtitle required).
(3)
Flexible course hours that supplement an existing course or provide advanced training in a
particular area of writing, rhetoric, or digital studies. Prereq: Completion of Composition and
Communication requirement or consent of instructor.

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