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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on writing for publication in newspapers and magazines. Students will learn how the demands of writing for a general audience can sharpen their writing and improve their powers of observation. This exploration of the fundamentals of journalism and professional writing focuses on clear, concise, accurate writing. A Professional Writing course. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines agents exercising power, types of power, uses and abuses of power, and particular power issues, including power at work and power between women and men. Meets LAC outcome: HCA1. A Rhetorical Studies course. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
The world has never been more saturated with messages competing for attention and response. This course investigates the persuasion process, the values underlying persuasive campaigns, the motives to which persuaders appeal, and contemporary ethical standards. Through the analysis of real-world persuasive campaigns in advertising, politics, change-agentry, and news media, the course helps participants understand how they can respond effectively to influence. Meets LAC outcome: HCD2. A Rhetorical Studies course. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
The main elements of this course are the processes and procedures for writing successful grant proposals. Diverse funding opportunities are covered and then related to a student's specific area of interest. Each student will review and evaluate a sample of proposals and develop a specific proposal in a particular interest area. A Professional Writing course. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
Students will study a variety of creative nonfiction forms, with a specific emphasis during a given term, such as the personal essay, memoir, travelogue, the graphic novel, or nature writing. Some class time will be devoted to analyzing creative nonfiction pieces by seasoned writers whose work will serve as both models and inspiration. In a workshop setting, students will engage in critique and revision of their own writing. Meets LAC outcome: AIB1. 3 crs.
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This course involves participants in the study of selected poets whose works reveal the dynamics of poetic expression. Through selected reading, writing activities, and classroom discussion, students identify their own creative voice. Constructive feedback will assist students in developing their own poetic style and technique. Meets LAC outcome: AIB1. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the development of the short story form. The course consists of guided discussions, written exercises, stories written from models studied in class, informal critique of student work, and mutual assistance and encouragement. Meets LAC outcome: AIB1. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the basic elements of writing the short-form and feature-length screenplay. Through weekly exercises, readings, and film screenings, students will gain an understanding of dramatic story structure, character development, exposition, dialogue. An emphasis will be placed on finding one's unique voice within the traditional screenplay format, unlocking cinematic ideas and looking at emerging forms for the aspiring screenwriter. Students will complete several short scripts and a treatment for a feature-length screenplay. Meets LAC outcome: AIB1. 3 crs.
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2.00 Credits
For those interested in being an editor (or in understanding the editing process as a writer), this course provides an overview of the editorial process-from initial idea and proposal to finished manuscript. The course focuses on how to use line and structural editing to further the development of a writing project. The course will also cover working with an author to expand or clarify where necessary and querying an author with political or cultural points of view. 2 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course is integrated with the Business course, BUS 300 Leading in Dynamic Environments. In WR 420, students focus on methods of inquiry, forms of communication in the workplace, and the structure and tone of papers assigned in BUS 300. WR 420 is primarily intended for international students applying to the MBA program at Marylhurst. All international students taking BUS 300 should consider adding WR 420 to improve their business writing skills. Prerequisites: TOEFL 180 CBT/510 PBT/64 iBT, ESL 151/152/153/154 (full sequence), or instructor approval. NOTE: International students with conditional MBA admission are required to take WR 420 concurrently with BUS 300. 3 crs.
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